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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.48, 1,455.86 and 560.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.48, 1,455.86 and 560.36 is: 838.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.48 : 1,455.86 = 560.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.48/1,455.86 = 560.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.48x = 1,455.86 × 560.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.48x = 815,805.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,805.71/972.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.89

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