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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.30, 1,344.55 and 532.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.30, 1,344.55 and 532.23 is: 734.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.30 : 1,344.55 = 532.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.30/1,344.55 = 532.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.30x = 1,344.55 × 532.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.30x = 715,603.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,603.12/974.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.48

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