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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.07, 1,344.21 and 531.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.07, 1,344.21 and 531.98 is: 734.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.07 : 1,344.21 = 531.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.07/1,344.21 = 531.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.07x = 1,344.21 × 531.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.07x = 715,086.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,086.11/974.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.13

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