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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.72, 1,345.08 and 532.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.72, 1,345.08 and 532.61 is: 734.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.72 : 1,345.08 = 532.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.72/1,345.08 = 532.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.72x = 1,345.08 × 532.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.72x = 716,396.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,396.33/974.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.98

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