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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.68, 1,459.37 and 561.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.68, 1,459.37 and 561.97 is: 842.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.68 : 1,459.37 = 561.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.68/1,459.37 = 561.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.68x = 1,459.37 × 561.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.68x = 820,115.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,115.70/973.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.28

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