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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.94, 1,462.41 and 647.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.94, 1,462.41 and 647.97 is: 971.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.94 : 1,462.41 = 647.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.94/1,462.41 = 647.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.94x = 1,462.41 × 647.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.94x = 947,597.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,597.81/974.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.96

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