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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.32, 1,344.57 and 532.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.32, 1,344.57 and 532.23 is: 734.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.32 : 1,344.57 = 532.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.32/1,344.57 = 532.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.32x = 1,344.57 × 532.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.32x = 715,620.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,620.49/974.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.48

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