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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.22, 1,344.24 and 581.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.22, 1,344.24 and 581.28 is: 802.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.22 : 1,344.24 = 581.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.22/1,344.24 = 581.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.22x = 1,344.24 × 581.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.22x = 781,379.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,379.83/974.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.06

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