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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.49, 1,344.83 and 532.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.49, 1,344.83 and 532.42 is: 734.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.49 : 1,344.83 = 532.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.49/1,344.83 = 532.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.49x = 1,344.83 × 532.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.49x = 716,005.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,005.00/974.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.75

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