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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.35, 1,456.95 and 559.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.35, 1,456.95 and 559.19 is: 838.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.35 : 1,456.95 = 559.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.35/1,456.95 = 559.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.35x = 1,456.95 × 559.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.35x = 814,711.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,711.87/971.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.74

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