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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.75, 1,455.08 and 604.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.75, 1,455.08 and 604.34 is: 906.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.75 : 1,455.08 = 604.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.75/1,455.08 = 604.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.75x = 1,455.08 × 604.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.75x = 879,363.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,363.05/969.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.79

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