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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.21, 1,344.31 and 532.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.21, 1,344.31 and 532.10 is: 734.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.21 : 1,344.31 = 532.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.21/1,344.31 = 532.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.21x = 1,344.31 × 532.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.21x = 715,309.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,309.38/974.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.25

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