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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.03, 1,344.15 and 531.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.03, 1,344.15 and 531.95 is: 734.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.03 : 1,344.15 = 531.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.03/1,344.15 = 531.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.03x = 1,344.15 × 531.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.03x = 715,013.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,013.87/974.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.08

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