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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.14, 1,457.05 and 560.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.14, 1,457.05 and 560.42 is: 839.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.14 : 1,457.05 = 560.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.14/1,457.05 = 560.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.14x = 1,457.05 × 560.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.14x = 816,559.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,559.96/972.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.96

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