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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.61, 1,344.99 and 532.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.61, 1,344.99 and 532.55 is: 734.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.61 : 1,344.99 = 532.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.61/1,344.99 = 532.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.61x = 1,344.99 × 532.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.61x = 716,271.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,271.76/974.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.93

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