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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.70, 1,344.96 and 555.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.70, 1,344.96 and 555.12 is: 765.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.70 : 1,344.96 = 555.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.70/1,344.96 = 555.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.70x = 1,344.96 × 555.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.70x = 746,614.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,614.20/974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.99

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