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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.67, 1,345.04 and 532.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.67, 1,345.04 and 532.57 is: 734.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.67 : 1,345.04 = 532.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.67/1,345.04 = 532.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.67x = 1,345.04 × 532.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.67x = 716,327.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,327.95/974.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.94

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