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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.92, 1,344.61 and 601.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.92, 1,344.61 and 601.23 is: 829.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.92 : 1,344.61 = 601.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.92/1,344.61 = 601.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.92x = 1,344.61 × 601.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.92x = 808,419.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,419.87/974.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.22

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