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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 975.62, 1,464.43 and 565.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 975.62, 1,464.43 and 565.55 is: 848.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    975.62 : 1,464.43 = 565.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    975.62/1,464.43 = 565.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    975.62x = 1,464.43 × 565.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    975.62x = 828,213.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,213.46/975.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.91

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