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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.34, 1,462.59 and 563.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.34, 1,462.59 and 563.94 is: 846.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.34 : 1,462.59 = 563.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.34/1,462.59 = 563.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.34x = 1,462.59 × 563.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.34x = 824,813.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,813.00/974.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.54

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