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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.19, 1,455.84 and 605.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.19, 1,455.84 and 605.34 is: 907.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.19 : 1,455.84 = 605.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.19/1,455.84 = 605.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.19x = 1,455.84 × 605.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.19x = 881,278.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,278.19/971.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.42

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