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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.27, 1,344.51 and 532.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.27, 1,344.51 and 532.21 is: 734.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.27 : 1,344.51 = 532.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.27/1,344.51 = 532.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.27x = 1,344.51 × 532.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.27x = 715,561.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,561.67/974.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.46

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