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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.90, 1,345.38 and 532.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.90, 1,345.38 and 532.84 is: 735.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.90 : 1,345.38 = 532.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.90/1,345.38 = 532.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.90x = 1,345.38 × 532.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.90x = 716,872.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,872.28/974.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.33

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