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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.78, 1,344.52 and 581.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.78, 1,344.52 and 581.50 is: 802.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.78 : 1,344.52 = 581.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.78/1,344.52 = 581.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.78x = 1,344.52 × 581.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.78x = 781,838.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,838.38/974.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.07

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