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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.84, 1,342.98 and 762.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.84, 1,342.98 and 762.62 is: 1,050.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.84 : 1,342.98 = 762.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.84/1,342.98 = 762.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.84x = 1,342.98 × 762.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.84x = 1,024,176.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,176.69/974.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.62

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