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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.46, 1,344.78 and 581.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.46, 1,344.78 and 581.52 is: 802.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.46 : 1,344.78 = 581.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.46/1,344.78 = 581.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.46x = 1,344.78 × 581.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.46x = 782,016.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,016.47/974.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.51

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