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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.37, 1,344.62 and 532.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.37, 1,344.62 and 532.27 is: 734.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.37 : 1,344.62 = 532.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.37/1,344.62 = 532.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.37x = 1,344.62 × 532.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.37x = 715,698.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,698.86/974.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.53

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