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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.62, 1,459.62 and 562.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.62, 1,459.62 and 562.14 is: 842.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.62 : 1,459.62 = 562.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.62/1,459.62 = 562.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.62x = 1,459.62 × 562.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.62x = 820,510.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,510.79/973.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.74

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