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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.63, 1,345.01 and 532.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.63, 1,345.01 and 532.55 is: 734.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.63 : 1,345.01 = 532.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.63/1,345.01 = 532.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.63x = 1,345.01 × 532.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.63x = 716,285.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,285.78/974.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.93

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