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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.64, 1,456.30 and 559.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.64, 1,456.30 and 559.93 is: 839.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.64 : 1,456.30 = 559.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.64/1,456.30 = 559.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.64x = 1,456.30 × 559.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.64x = 815,418.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,418.78/971.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.22

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