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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.38, 1,459.50 and 606.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.38, 1,459.50 and 606.88 is: 911.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.38 : 1,459.50 = 606.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.38/1,459.50 = 606.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.38x = 1,459.50 × 606.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.38x = 885,741.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,741.36/971.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.84

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