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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.86, 1,455.54 and 483.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.86, 1,455.54 and 483.34 is: 723.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.86 : 1,455.54 = 483.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.86/1,455.54 = 483.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.86x = 1,455.54 × 483.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.86x = 703,520.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,520.70/971.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.89

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