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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.57, 1,345.01 and 581.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.57, 1,345.01 and 581.59 is: 802.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.57 : 1,345.01 = 581.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.57/1,345.01 = 581.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.57x = 1,345.01 × 581.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.57x = 782,243.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,243.14/974.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.66

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