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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.93, 1,345.50 and 555.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.93, 1,345.50 and 555.39 is: 766.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.93 : 1,345.50 = 555.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.93/1,345.50 = 555.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.93x = 1,345.50 × 555.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.93x = 747,272.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,272.20/974.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.49

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