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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.35, 1,460.02 and 562.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.35, 1,460.02 and 562.23 is: 843.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.35 : 1,460.02 = 562.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.35/1,460.02 = 562.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.35x = 1,460.02 × 562.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.35x = 820,856.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,856.93/973.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.33

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