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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.17, 1,344.38 and 532.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.17, 1,344.38 and 532.08 is: 734.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.17 : 1,344.38 = 532.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.17/1,344.38 = 532.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.17x = 1,344.38 × 532.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.17x = 715,317.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,317.71/974.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.28

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