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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.95, 1,345.55 and 644.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.95, 1,345.55 and 644.06 is: 888.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.95 : 1,345.55 = 644.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.95/1,345.55 = 644.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.95x = 1,345.55 × 644.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.95x = 866,614.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,614.93/974.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.88

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