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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.21, 1,344.40 and 532.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.21, 1,344.40 and 532.12 is: 734.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.21 : 1,344.40 = 532.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.21/1,344.40 = 532.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.21x = 1,344.40 × 532.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.21x = 715,382.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,382.13/974.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.32

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