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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.41, 1,459.86 and 535.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.41, 1,459.86 and 535.19 is: 801.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.41 : 1,459.86 = 535.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.41/1,459.86 = 535.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.41x = 1,459.86 × 535.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.41x = 781,293.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,293.17/974.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 801.81

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