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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.20, 1,344.34 and 554.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.20, 1,344.34 and 554.52 is: 765.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.20 : 1,344.34 = 554.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.20/1,344.34 = 554.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.20x = 1,344.34 × 554.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.20x = 745,463.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,463.42/974.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.21

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