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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.15, 1,344.32 and 532.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.15, 1,344.32 and 532.06 is: 734.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.15 : 1,344.32 = 532.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.15/1,344.32 = 532.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.15x = 1,344.32 × 532.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.15x = 715,254.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,254.87/974.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.24

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