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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.18, 1,344.32 and 532.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.18, 1,344.32 and 532.00 is: 734.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.18 : 1,344.32 = 532.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.18/1,344.32 = 532.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.18x = 1,344.32 × 532.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.18x = 715,181.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,181.25/974.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.13

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