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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.04, 1,458.88 and 564.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.04, 1,458.88 and 564.36 is: 844.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.04 : 1,458.88 = 564.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.04/1,458.88 = 564.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.04x = 1,458.88 × 564.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.04x = 823,333.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,333.52/975.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.41

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