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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.01, 1,458.69 and 534.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.01, 1,458.69 and 534.59 is: 800.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.01 : 1,458.69 = 534.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.01/1,458.69 = 534.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.01x = 1,458.69 × 534.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.01x = 779,791.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,791.79/974.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.60

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