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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.83, 1,458.15 and 625.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.83, 1,458.15 and 625.06 is: 937.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.83 : 1,458.15 = 625.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.83/1,458.15 = 625.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.83x = 1,458.15 × 625.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.83x = 911,431.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911,431.24/971.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.85

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