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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.28, 1,457.52 and 560.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.28, 1,457.52 and 560.16 is: 840.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.28 : 1,457.52 = 560.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.28/1,457.52 = 560.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.28x = 1,457.52 × 560.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.28x = 816,444.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,444.40/971.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.59

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