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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.97, 1,345.43 and 532.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.97, 1,345.43 and 532.89 is: 735.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.97 : 1,345.43 = 532.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.97/1,345.43 = 532.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.97x = 1,345.43 × 532.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.97x = 716,963.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,963.53/974.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.37

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