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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.96, 1,345.49 and 532.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.96, 1,345.49 and 532.90 is: 735.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.96 : 1,345.49 = 532.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.96/1,345.49 = 532.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.96x = 1,345.49 × 532.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.96x = 717,011.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,011.62/974.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.43

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