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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.87, 1,344.48 and 660.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.87, 1,344.48 and 660.05 is: 910.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.87 : 1,344.48 = 660.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.87/1,344.48 = 660.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.87x = 1,344.48 × 660.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.87x = 887,424.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,424.02/974.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.30

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