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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.51, 1,344.81 and 532.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.51, 1,344.81 and 532.43 is: 734.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.51 : 1,344.81 = 532.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.51/1,344.81 = 532.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.51x = 1,344.81 × 532.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.51x = 716,017.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,017.19/974.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.75

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