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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.22, 1,459.18 and 564.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.22, 1,459.18 and 564.55 is: 844.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.22 : 1,459.18 = 564.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.22/1,459.18 = 564.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.22x = 1,459.18 × 564.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.22x = 823,777.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,777.13/975.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.71

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