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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.65, 1,345.02 and 532.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.65, 1,345.02 and 532.57 is: 734.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.65 : 1,345.02 = 532.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.65/1,345.02 = 532.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.65x = 1,345.02 × 532.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.65x = 716,317.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,317.30/974.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.95

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