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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.70, 1,466.74 and 562.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.70, 1,466.74 and 562.43 is: 842.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.70 : 1,466.74 = 562.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.70/1,466.74 = 562.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.70x = 1,466.74 × 562.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.70x = 824,934.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,934.52/978.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.88

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