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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.97, 1,458.46 and 562.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.97, 1,458.46 and 562.39 is: 842.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.97 : 1,458.46 = 562.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.97/1,458.46 = 562.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.97x = 1,458.46 × 562.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.97x = 820,225.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,225.42/973.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.14

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