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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.32, 1,344.59 and 532.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.32, 1,344.59 and 532.25 is: 734.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.32 : 1,344.59 = 532.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.32/1,344.59 = 532.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.32x = 1,344.59 × 532.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.32x = 715,659.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,659.07/974.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.52

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