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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.12, 1,459.44 and 562.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.12, 1,459.44 and 562.72 is: 843.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.12 : 1,459.44 = 562.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.12/1,459.44 = 562.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.12x = 1,459.44 × 562.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.12x = 821,256.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,256.08/973.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.94

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