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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.48, 1,344.96 and 581.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.48, 1,344.96 and 581.72 is: 802.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.48 : 1,344.96 = 581.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.48/1,344.96 = 581.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.48x = 1,344.96 × 581.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.48x = 782,383.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,383.41/974.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.88

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