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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.86, 1,455.99 and 560.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.86, 1,455.99 and 560.19 is: 840.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.86 : 1,455.99 = 560.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.86/1,455.99 = 560.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.86x = 1,455.99 × 560.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.86x = 815,631.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,631.04/970.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.11

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