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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.11, 1,455.13 and 605.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.11, 1,455.13 and 605.35 is: 907.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.11 : 1,455.13 = 605.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.11/1,455.13 = 605.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.11x = 1,455.13 × 605.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.11x = 880,862.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,862.95/971.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.07

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