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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.58, 1,344.82 and 549.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.58, 1,344.82 and 549.13 is: 757.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.58 : 1,344.82 = 549.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.58/1,344.82 = 549.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.58x = 1,344.82 × 549.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.58x = 738,471.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,471.54/974.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.73

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