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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.63, 1,459.43 and 556.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.63, 1,459.43 and 556.27 is: 833.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.63 : 1,459.43 = 556.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.63/1,459.43 = 556.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.63x = 1,459.43 × 556.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.63x = 811,837.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,837.13/973.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.83

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