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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.72, 1,344.72 and 581.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.72, 1,344.72 and 581.52 is: 802.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.72 : 1,344.72 = 581.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.72/1,344.72 = 581.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.72x = 1,344.72 × 581.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.72x = 781,981.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,981.57/974.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.26

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