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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.77, 1,344.86 and 555.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.77, 1,344.86 and 555.08 is: 765.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.77 : 1,344.86 = 555.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.77/1,344.86 = 555.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.77x = 1,344.86 × 555.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.77x = 746,504.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,504.89/974.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.83

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