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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.06, 1,344.20 and 531.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.06, 1,344.20 and 531.96 is: 734.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.06 : 1,344.20 = 531.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.06/1,344.20 = 531.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.06x = 1,344.20 × 531.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.06x = 715,060.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,060.63/974.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.10

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