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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.08, 1,344.24 and 581.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.08, 1,344.24 and 581.02 is: 801.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.08 : 1,344.24 = 581.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.08/1,344.24 = 581.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.08x = 1,344.24 × 581.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.08x = 781,030.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,030.32/974.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.81

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