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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.87, 1,345.29 and 532.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.87, 1,345.29 and 532.76 is: 735.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.87 : 1,345.29 = 532.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.87/1,345.29 = 532.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.87x = 1,345.29 × 532.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.87x = 716,709.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,709.97/974.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.19

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