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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.61, 1,344.98 and 532.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.61, 1,344.98 and 532.51 is: 734.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.61 : 1,344.98 = 532.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.61/1,344.98 = 532.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.61x = 1,344.98 × 532.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.61x = 716,213.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,213.27/974.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.87

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