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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.92, 1,345.26 and 626.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.92, 1,345.26 and 626.08 is: 863.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.92 : 1,345.26 = 626.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.92/1,345.26 = 626.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.92x = 1,345.26 × 626.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.92x = 842,240.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,240.38/974.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.91

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