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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.46, 1,344.78 and 532.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.46, 1,344.78 and 532.38 is: 734.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.46 : 1,344.78 = 532.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.46/1,344.78 = 532.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.46x = 1,344.78 × 532.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.46x = 715,933.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,933.98/974.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.70

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