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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.64, 1,457.80 and 560.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.64, 1,457.80 and 560.93 is: 840.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.64 : 1,457.80 = 560.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.64/1,457.80 = 560.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.64x = 1,457.80 × 560.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.64x = 817,723.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,723.75/972.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.73

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