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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.44, 1,460.34 and 562.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.44, 1,460.34 and 562.72 is: 843.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.44 : 1,460.34 = 562.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.44/1,460.34 = 562.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.44x = 1,460.34 × 562.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.44x = 821,762.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,762.52/974.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.32

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