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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.85, 1,344.84 and 581.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.85, 1,344.84 and 581.81 is: 802.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.85 : 1,344.84 = 581.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.85/1,344.84 = 581.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.85x = 1,344.84 × 581.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.85x = 782,434.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,434.64/974.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.62

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