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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.01, 1,344.06 and 554.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.01, 1,344.06 and 554.27 is: 764.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.01 : 1,344.06 = 554.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.01/1,344.06 = 554.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.01x = 1,344.06 × 554.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.01x = 744,965.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,965.42/974.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 764.84

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