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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.05, 1,453.44 and 601.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.05, 1,453.44 and 601.73 is: 903.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.05 : 1,453.44 = 601.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.05/1,453.44 = 601.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.05x = 1,453.44 × 601.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.05x = 874,578.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,578.89/968.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.44

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