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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.50, 1,344.74 and 554.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.50, 1,344.74 and 554.96 is: 765.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.50 : 1,344.74 = 554.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.50/1,344.74 = 554.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.50x = 1,344.74 × 554.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.50x = 746,277.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,277.50/974.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.81

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