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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.24, 1,344.24 and 712.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.24, 1,344.24 and 712.40 is: 982.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.24 : 1,344.24 = 712.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.24/1,344.24 = 712.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.24x = 1,344.24 × 712.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.24x = 957,636.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,636.58/974.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982.96

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