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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.79, 1,344.83 and 549.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.79, 1,344.83 and 549.32 is: 757.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.79 : 1,344.83 = 549.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.79/1,344.83 = 549.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.79x = 1,344.83 × 549.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.79x = 738,732.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,732.54/974.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.84

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