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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.35, 1,344.53 and 532.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.35, 1,344.53 and 532.26 is: 734.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.35 : 1,344.53 = 532.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.35/1,344.53 = 532.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.35x = 1,344.53 × 532.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.35x = 715,639.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,639.54/974.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.48

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