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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.43, 1,462.66 and 541.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.43, 1,462.66 and 541.89 is: 813.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.43 : 1,462.66 = 541.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.43/1,462.66 = 541.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.43x = 1,462.66 × 541.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.43x = 792,599.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,599.47/974.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 813.40

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