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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.37, 1,455.71 and 600.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.37, 1,455.71 and 600.39 is: 899.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.37 : 1,455.71 = 600.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.37/1,455.71 = 600.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.37x = 1,455.71 × 600.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.37x = 873,990.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,990.72/971.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.75

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