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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.72, 1,454.91 and 604.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.72, 1,454.91 and 604.77 is: 907.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.72 : 1,454.91 = 604.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.72/1,454.91 = 604.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.72x = 1,454.91 × 604.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.72x = 879,881.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,881.60/969.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.35

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