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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 970.78, 1,457.20 and 605.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 970.78, 1,457.20 and 605.82 is: 909.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    970.78 : 1,457.20 = 605.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    970.78/1,457.20 = 605.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    970.78x = 1,457.20 × 605.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    970.78x = 882,800.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,800.90/970.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.37

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