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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.73, 1,460.61 and 561.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.73, 1,460.61 and 561.69 is: 844.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.73 : 1,460.61 = 561.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.73/1,460.61 = 561.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.73x = 1,460.61 × 561.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.73x = 820,410.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,410.03/971.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.28

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