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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.04, 1,457.84 and 587.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.04, 1,457.84 and 587.52 is: 880.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.04 : 1,457.84 = 587.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.04/1,457.84 = 587.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.04x = 1,457.84 × 587.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.04x = 856,510.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,510.16/973.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 880.24

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