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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.60, 1,344.88 and 532.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.60, 1,344.88 and 532.41 is: 734.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.60 : 1,344.88 = 532.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.60/1,344.88 = 532.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.60x = 1,344.88 × 532.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.60x = 716,027.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,027.56/974.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.69

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