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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.52, 1,345.08 and 581.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.52, 1,345.08 and 581.70 is: 802.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.52 : 1,345.08 = 581.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.52/1,345.08 = 581.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.52x = 1,345.08 × 581.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.52x = 782,433.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,433.04/974.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.89

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