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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.34, 1,344.33 and 581.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.34, 1,344.33 and 581.22 is: 801.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.34 : 1,344.33 = 581.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.34/1,344.33 = 581.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.34x = 1,344.33 × 581.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.34x = 781,351.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,351.48/974.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.93

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