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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.97, 1,345.44 and 532.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.97, 1,345.44 and 532.87 is: 735.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.97 : 1,345.44 = 532.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.97/1,345.44 = 532.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.97x = 1,345.44 × 532.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.97x = 716,944.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,944.61/974.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.35

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