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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.72, 1,344.42 and 726.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.72, 1,344.42 and 726.08 is: 1,001.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.72 : 1,344.42 = 726.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.72/1,344.42 = 726.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.72x = 1,344.42 × 726.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.72x = 976,156.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,156.47/974.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.47

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