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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.29, 1,461.45 and 563.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.29, 1,461.45 and 563.18 is: 844.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.29 : 1,461.45 = 563.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.29/1,461.45 = 563.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.29x = 1,461.45 × 563.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.29x = 823,049.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,049.29/974.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.77

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