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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.78, 1,345.19 and 532.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.78, 1,345.19 and 532.68 is: 735.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.78 : 1,345.19 = 532.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.78/1,345.19 = 532.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.78x = 1,345.19 × 532.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.78x = 716,553.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,553.15/974.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.10

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