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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.44, 1,460.32 and 591.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.44, 1,460.32 and 591.04 is: 886.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.44 : 1,460.32 = 591.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.44/1,460.32 = 591.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.44x = 1,460.32 × 591.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.44x = 863,107.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,107.53/973.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.66

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