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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.52, 1,344.84 and 532.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.52, 1,344.84 and 532.43 is: 734.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.52 : 1,344.84 = 532.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.52/1,344.84 = 532.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.52x = 1,344.84 × 532.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.52x = 716,026.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,026.44/974.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.75

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