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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.17, 1,344.27 and 532.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.17, 1,344.27 and 532.05 is: 734.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.17 : 1,344.27 = 532.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.17/1,344.27 = 532.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.17x = 1,344.27 × 532.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.17x = 715,218.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,218.85/974.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.18

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