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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 957.71, 1,435.65 and 606.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 957.71, 1,435.65 and 606.50 is: 909.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    957.71 : 1,435.65 = 606.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    957.71/1,435.65 = 606.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    957.71x = 1,435.65 × 606.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    957.71x = 870,721.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,721.73/957.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.17

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