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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.09, 1,461.44 and 535.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.09, 1,461.44 and 535.68 is: 803.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.09 : 1,461.44 = 535.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.09/1,461.44 = 535.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.09x = 1,461.44 × 535.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.09x = 782,865.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,865.52/974.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.69

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