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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.47, 1,344.80 and 532.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.47, 1,344.80 and 532.42 is: 734.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.47 : 1,344.80 = 532.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.47/1,344.80 = 532.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.47x = 1,344.80 × 532.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.47x = 715,998.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,998.42/974.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.76

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