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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.56, 1,344.87 and 543.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.56, 1,344.87 and 543.34 is: 749.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.56 : 1,344.87 = 543.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.56/1,344.87 = 543.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.56x = 1,344.87 × 543.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.56x = 730,721.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730,721.67/974.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.80

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