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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.24, 1,344.35 and 570.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.24, 1,344.35 and 570.48 is: 787.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.24 : 1,344.35 = 570.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.24/1,344.35 = 570.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.24x = 1,344.35 × 570.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.24x = 766,921.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,921.94/974.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787.20

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