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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.23, 1,452.31 and 604.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.23, 1,452.31 and 604.30 is: 907.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.23 : 1,452.31 = 604.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.23/1,452.31 = 604.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.23x = 1,452.31 × 604.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.23x = 877,630.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,630.93/967.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.37

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