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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.87, 1,345.26 and 532.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.87, 1,345.26 and 532.68 is: 735.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.87 : 1,345.26 = 532.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.87/1,345.26 = 532.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.87x = 1,345.26 × 532.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.87x = 716,593.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,593.10/974.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.07

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