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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.92, 1,456.88 and 560.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.92, 1,456.88 and 560.43 is: 840.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.92 : 1,456.88 = 560.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.92/1,456.88 = 560.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.92x = 1,456.88 × 560.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.92x = 816,476.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,476.46/970.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.93

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