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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.36, 1,460.37 and 562.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.36, 1,460.37 and 562.65 is: 843.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.36 : 1,460.37 = 562.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.36/1,460.37 = 562.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.36x = 1,460.37 × 562.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.36x = 821,673.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,673.81/974.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.29

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