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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.15, 1,457.01 and 560.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.15, 1,457.01 and 560.58 is: 841.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.15 : 1,457.01 = 560.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.15/1,457.01 = 560.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.15x = 1,457.01 × 560.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.15x = 816,770.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,770.67/971.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.03

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