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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.92, 1,454.64 and 604.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.92, 1,454.64 and 604.52 is: 906.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.92 : 1,454.64 = 604.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.92/1,454.64 = 604.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.92x = 1,454.64 × 604.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.92x = 879,358.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,358.97/969.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.63

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