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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.34, 1,344.60 and 532.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.34, 1,344.60 and 532.24 is: 734.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.34 : 1,344.60 = 532.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.34/1,344.60 = 532.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.34x = 1,344.60 × 532.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.34x = 715,649.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,649.90/974.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.50

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