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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.16, 1,343.89 and 581.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.16, 1,343.89 and 581.04 is: 801.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.16 : 1,343.89 = 581.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.16/1,343.89 = 581.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.16x = 1,343.89 × 581.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.16x = 780,847.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780,847.13/974.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.56

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