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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.79, 1,345.14 and 532.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.79, 1,345.14 and 532.60 is: 734.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.79 : 1,345.14 = 532.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.79/1,345.14 = 532.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.79x = 1,345.14 × 532.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.79x = 716,418.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,418.20/974.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.95

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