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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.10, 1,456.02 and 605.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.10, 1,456.02 and 605.34 is: 907.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.10 : 1,456.02 = 605.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.10/1,456.02 = 605.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.10x = 1,456.02 × 605.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.10x = 881,387.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,387.15/971.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.62

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