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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.78, 1,462.10 and 562.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.78, 1,462.10 and 562.63 is: 843.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.78 : 1,462.10 = 562.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.78/1,462.10 = 562.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.78x = 1,462.10 × 562.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.78x = 822,614.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,614.85/974.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.90

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