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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.72, 1,345.23 and 555.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.72, 1,345.23 and 555.14 is: 766.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.72 : 1,345.23 = 555.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.72/1,345.23 = 555.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.72x = 1,345.23 × 555.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.72x = 746,790.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,790.98/974.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.16

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