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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.94, 1,345.44 and 532.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.94, 1,345.44 and 532.86 is: 735.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.94 : 1,345.44 = 532.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.94/1,345.44 = 532.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.94x = 1,345.44 × 532.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.94x = 716,931.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,931.16/974.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.36

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