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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.94, 1,345.03 and 621.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.94, 1,345.03 and 621.24 is: 857.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.94 : 1,345.03 = 621.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.94/1,345.03 = 621.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.94x = 1,345.03 × 621.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.94x = 835,586.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,586.44/974.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.06

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