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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.36, 1,344.79 and 581.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.36, 1,344.79 and 581.41 is: 802.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.36 : 1,344.79 = 581.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.36/1,344.79 = 581.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.36x = 1,344.79 × 581.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.36x = 781,874.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,874.35/974.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.45

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