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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.95, 1,345.48 and 555.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.95, 1,345.48 and 555.34 is: 766.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.95 : 1,345.48 = 555.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.95/1,345.48 = 555.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.95x = 1,345.48 × 555.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.95x = 747,198.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,198.86/974.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.40

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