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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.21, 1,344.41 and 581.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.21, 1,344.41 and 581.24 is: 802.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.21 : 1,344.41 = 581.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.21/1,344.41 = 581.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.21x = 1,344.41 × 581.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.21x = 781,415.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,415.24/974.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.11

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