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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.88, 1,344.83 and 660.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.88, 1,344.83 and 660.16 is: 910.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.88 : 1,344.83 = 660.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.88/1,344.83 = 660.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.88x = 1,344.83 × 660.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.88x = 887,802.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,802.97/974.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.68

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