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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.64, 1,344.95 and 532.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.64, 1,344.95 and 532.53 is: 734.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.64 : 1,344.95 = 532.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.64/1,344.95 = 532.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.64x = 1,344.95 × 532.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.64x = 716,223.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,223.56/974.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.86

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