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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.63, 1,344.99 and 555.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.63, 1,344.99 and 555.06 is: 765.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.63 : 1,344.99 = 555.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.63/1,344.99 = 555.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.63x = 1,344.99 × 555.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.63x = 746,550.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,550.15/974.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.98

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