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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.96, 1,344.28 and 642.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.96, 1,344.28 and 642.64 is: 886.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.96 : 1,344.28 = 642.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.96/1,344.28 = 642.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.96x = 1,344.28 × 642.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.96x = 863,888.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,888.10/974.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.08

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