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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.04, 1,461.60 and 540.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.04, 1,461.60 and 540.96 is: 811.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.04 : 1,461.60 = 540.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.04/1,461.60 = 540.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.04x = 1,461.60 × 540.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.04x = 790,667.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,667.14/974.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.74

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