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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.57, 1,344.91 and 532.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.57, 1,344.91 and 532.48 is: 734.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.57 : 1,344.91 = 532.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.57/1,344.91 = 532.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.57x = 1,344.91 × 532.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.57x = 716,131.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,131.30/974.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.82

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