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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.80, 1,456.20 and 560.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.80, 1,456.20 and 560.74 is: 841.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.80 : 1,456.20 = 560.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.80/1,456.20 = 560.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.80x = 1,456.20 × 560.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.80x = 816,545.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,545.95/970.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.11

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