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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.88, 1,462.60 and 563.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.88, 1,462.60 and 563.28 is: 845.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.88 : 1,462.60 = 563.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.88/1,462.60 = 563.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.88x = 1,462.60 × 563.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.88x = 823,853.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,853.33/974.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.08

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