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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.68, 1,456.24 and 560.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.68, 1,456.24 and 560.60 is: 840.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.68 : 1,456.24 = 560.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.68/1,456.24 = 560.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.68x = 1,456.24 × 560.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.68x = 816,368.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,368.14/971.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.16

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