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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.94, 1,462.19 and 558.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.94, 1,462.19 and 558.33 is: 837.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.94 : 1,462.19 = 558.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.94/1,462.19 = 558.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.94x = 1,462.19 × 558.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.94x = 816,381.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,381.75/974.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.37

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