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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.60, 1,344.56 and 549.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.60, 1,344.56 and 549.13 is: 757.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.60 : 1,344.56 = 549.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.60/1,344.56 = 549.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.60x = 1,344.56 × 549.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.60x = 738,338.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,338.23/974.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.58

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