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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.40, 1,344.68 and 532.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.40, 1,344.68 and 532.32 is: 734.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.40 : 1,344.68 = 532.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.40/1,344.68 = 532.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.40x = 1,344.68 × 532.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.40x = 715,800.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,800.06/974.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.61

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