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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.16, 1,462.20 and 590.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.16, 1,462.20 and 590.16 is: 885.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.16 : 1,462.20 = 590.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.16/1,462.20 = 590.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.16x = 1,462.20 × 590.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.16x = 862,931.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,931.95/974.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.82

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