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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.63, 1,345.01 and 581.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.63, 1,345.01 and 581.58 is: 802.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.63 : 1,345.01 = 581.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.63/1,345.01 = 581.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.63x = 1,345.01 × 581.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.63x = 782,228.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,228.01/974.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.59

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