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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.04, 1,458.86 and 534.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.04, 1,458.86 and 534.50 is: 801.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.04 : 1,458.86 = 534.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.04/1,458.86 = 534.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.04x = 1,458.86 × 534.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.04x = 779,750.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,750.70/973.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.36

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