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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.60, 1,344.92 and 532.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.60, 1,344.92 and 532.50 is: 734.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.60 : 1,344.92 = 532.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.60/1,344.92 = 532.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.60x = 1,344.92 × 532.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.60x = 716,169.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,169.90/974.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.83

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