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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.90, 1,345.32 and 532.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.90, 1,345.32 and 532.72 is: 735.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.90 : 1,345.32 = 532.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.90/1,345.32 = 532.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.90x = 1,345.32 × 532.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.90x = 716,678.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,678.67/974.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.13

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