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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.08, 1,345.31 and 755.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.08, 1,345.31 and 755.65 is: 1,043.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.08 : 1,345.31 = 755.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.08/1,345.31 = 755.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.08x = 1,345.31 × 755.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.08x = 1,016,583.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,583.50/974.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,043.63

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