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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.37, 1,344.51 and 581.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.37, 1,344.51 and 581.31 is: 802.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.37 : 1,344.51 = 581.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.37/1,344.51 = 581.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.37x = 1,344.51 × 581.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.37x = 781,577.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,577.11/974.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.14

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