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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.77, 1,452.99 and 601.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.77, 1,452.99 and 601.47 is: 903.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.77 : 1,452.99 = 601.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.77/1,452.99 = 601.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.77x = 1,452.99 × 601.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.77x = 873,929.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,929.90/967.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.03

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