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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.80, 1,345.39 and 576.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.80, 1,345.39 and 576.44 is: 795.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.80 : 1,345.39 = 576.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.80/1,345.39 = 576.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.80x = 1,345.39 × 576.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.80x = 775,536.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,536.61/974.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795.59

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