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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.68, 1,459.24 and 562.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.68, 1,459.24 and 562.60 is: 843.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.68 : 1,459.24 = 562.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.68/1,459.24 = 562.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.68x = 1,459.24 × 562.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.68x = 820,968.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,968.42/973.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.16

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