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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.64, 1,454.85 and 605.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.64, 1,454.85 and 605.70 is: 906.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.64 : 1,454.85 = 605.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.64/1,454.85 = 605.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.64x = 1,454.85 × 605.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.64x = 881,202.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,202.65/971.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.92

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