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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.71, 1,345.09 and 532.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.71, 1,345.09 and 532.62 is: 735.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.71 : 1,345.09 = 532.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.71/1,345.09 = 532.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.71x = 1,345.09 × 532.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.71x = 716,421.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,421.84/974.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.01

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