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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.08, 1,345.52 and 713.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.08, 1,345.52 and 713.52 is: 985.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.08 : 1,345.52 = 713.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.08/1,345.52 = 713.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.08x = 1,345.52 × 713.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.08x = 960,055.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,055.43/974.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.60

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