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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.10, 1,344.39 and 581.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.10, 1,344.39 and 581.10 is: 802.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.10 : 1,344.39 = 581.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.10/1,344.39 = 581.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.10x = 1,344.39 × 581.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.10x = 781,225.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,225.03/974.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.00

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