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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.73, 1,345.05 and 532.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.73, 1,345.05 and 532.54 is: 734.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.73 : 1,345.05 = 532.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.73/1,345.05 = 532.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.73x = 1,345.05 × 532.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.73x = 716,287.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,287.53/974.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.86

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