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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.73, 1,345.16 and 532.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.73, 1,345.16 and 532.68 is: 735.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.73 : 1,345.16 = 532.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.73/1,345.16 = 532.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.73x = 1,345.16 × 532.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.73x = 716,537.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,537.17/974.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.11

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