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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.52, 1,344.86 and 532.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.52, 1,344.86 and 532.46 is: 734.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.52 : 1,344.86 = 532.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.52/1,344.86 = 532.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.52x = 1,344.86 × 532.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.52x = 716,081.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,081.49/974.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.80

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