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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.62, 1,344.90 and 532.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.62, 1,344.90 and 532.51 is: 734.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.62 : 1,344.90 = 532.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.62/1,344.90 = 532.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.62x = 1,344.90 × 532.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.62x = 716,171.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,171.33/974.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.82

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