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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.04, 1,344.11 and 531.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.04, 1,344.11 and 531.91 is: 734.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.04 : 1,344.11 = 531.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.04/1,344.11 = 531.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.04x = 1,344.11 × 531.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.04x = 714,947.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,947.56/974.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.01

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