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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.86, 1,345.54 and 582.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.86, 1,345.54 and 582.12 is: 803.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.86 : 1,345.54 = 582.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.86/1,345.54 = 582.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.86x = 1,345.54 × 582.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.86x = 783,265.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,265.74/974.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.46

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