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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.35, 1,461.51 and 563.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.35, 1,461.51 and 563.23 is: 844.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.35 : 1,461.51 = 563.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.35/1,461.51 = 563.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.35x = 1,461.51 × 563.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.35x = 823,166.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,166.28/974.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.84

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