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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.11, 1,342.65 and 724.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.11, 1,342.65 and 724.99 is: 999.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.11 : 1,342.65 = 724.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.11/1,342.65 = 724.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.11x = 1,342.65 × 724.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.11x = 973,407.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,407.82/974.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 999.28

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