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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.76, 1,460.78 and 536.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.76, 1,460.78 and 536.10 is: 803.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.76 : 1,460.78 = 536.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.76/1,460.78 = 536.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.76x = 1,460.78 × 536.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.76x = 783,124.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,124.16/974.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.40

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