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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.83, 1,345.38 and 601.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.83, 1,345.38 and 601.74 is: 830.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.83 : 1,345.38 = 601.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.83/1,345.38 = 601.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.83x = 1,345.38 × 601.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.83x = 809,568.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,568.96/974.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.47

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