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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.48, 1,344.80 and 532.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.48, 1,344.80 and 532.40 is: 734.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.48 : 1,344.80 = 532.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.48/1,344.80 = 532.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.48x = 1,344.80 × 532.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.48x = 715,971.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,971.52/974.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.72

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