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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.24, 1,460.93 and 535.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.24, 1,460.93 and 535.36 is: 802.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.24 : 1,460.93 = 535.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.24/1,460.93 = 535.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.24x = 1,460.93 × 535.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.24x = 782,121.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,121.67/974.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.80

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