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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.33, 1,455.57 and 559.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.33, 1,455.57 and 559.64 is: 838.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.33 : 1,455.57 = 559.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.33/1,455.57 = 559.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.33x = 1,455.57 × 559.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.33x = 814,598.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,598.83/971.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.65

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