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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.35, 1,457.02 and 560.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.35, 1,457.02 and 560.22 is: 840.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.35 : 1,457.02 = 560.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.35/1,457.02 = 560.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.35x = 1,457.02 × 560.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.35x = 816,251.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,251.74/971.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.33

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