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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.50, 1,344.72 and 581.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.50, 1,344.72 and 581.62 is: 802.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.50 : 1,344.72 = 581.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.50/1,344.72 = 581.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.50x = 1,344.72 × 581.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.50x = 782,116.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,116.05/974.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.58

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