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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.28, 1,344.49 and 532.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.28, 1,344.49 and 532.18 is: 734.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.28 : 1,344.49 = 532.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.28/1,344.49 = 532.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.28x = 1,344.49 × 532.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.28x = 715,510.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,510.69/974.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.40

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