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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.35, 1,463.33 and 744.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.35, 1,463.33 and 744.50 is: 1,116.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.35 : 1,463.33 = 744.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.35/1,463.33 = 744.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.35x = 1,463.33 × 744.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.35x = 1,089,449.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089,449.19/975.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,116.98

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