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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.64, 1,344.89 and 555.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.64, 1,344.89 and 555.05 is: 765.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.64 : 1,344.89 = 555.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.64/1,344.89 = 555.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.64x = 1,344.89 × 555.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.64x = 746,471.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,471.69/974.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.89

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