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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.11, 1,344.28 and 532.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.11, 1,344.28 and 532.03 is: 734.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.11 : 1,344.28 = 532.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.11/1,344.28 = 532.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.11x = 1,344.28 × 532.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.11x = 715,197.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,197.29/974.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.21

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