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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.04, 1,344.25 and 554.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.04, 1,344.25 and 554.52 is: 765.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.04 : 1,344.25 = 554.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.04/1,344.25 = 554.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.04x = 1,344.25 × 554.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.04x = 745,413.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,413.51/974.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.28

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