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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.64, 1,456.24 and 561.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.64, 1,456.24 and 561.16 is: 840.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.64 : 1,456.24 = 561.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.64/1,456.24 = 561.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.64x = 1,456.24 × 561.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.64x = 817,183.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,183.64/972.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.17

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