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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.39, 1,344.65 and 532.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.39, 1,344.65 and 532.29 is: 734.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.39 : 1,344.65 = 532.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.39/1,344.65 = 532.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.39x = 1,344.65 × 532.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.39x = 715,743.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,743.75/974.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.56

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