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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 974.98, 1,345.44 and 581.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 974.98, 1,345.44 and 581.77 is: 802.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    974.98 : 1,345.44 = 581.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    974.98/1,345.44 = 581.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    974.98x = 1,345.44 × 581.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    974.98x = 782,736.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,736.63/974.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.82

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