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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.31, 1,344.53 and 543.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.31, 1,344.53 and 543.09 is: 749.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.31 : 1,344.53 = 543.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.31/1,344.53 = 543.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.31x = 1,344.53 × 543.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.31x = 730,198.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,198.08/974.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.45

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