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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974, 1,344.24 and 560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974, 1,344.24 and 560 is: 772.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974 : 1,344.24 = 560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974/1,344.24 = 560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974x = 1,344.24 × 560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974x = 752,774.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,774.40/974
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.87

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