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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.73, 1,454.57 and 605.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.73, 1,454.57 and 605.80 is: 909.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.73 : 1,454.57 = 605.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.73/1,454.57 = 605.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.73x = 1,454.57 × 605.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.73x = 881,178.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,178.51/968.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.62

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