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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.48, 1,465.22 and 560.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.48, 1,465.22 and 560.34 is: 840.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.48 : 1,465.22 = 560.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.48/1,465.22 = 560.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.48x = 1,465.22 × 560.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.48x = 821,022.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,022.78/976.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 840.80

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