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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.70, 1,345.12 and 581.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.70, 1,345.12 and 581.96 is: 803.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.70 : 1,345.12 = 581.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.70/1,345.12 = 581.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.70x = 1,345.12 × 581.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.70x = 782,797.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,797.85/974.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.11

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