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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.09, 1,457.07 and 606.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.09, 1,457.07 and 606.37 is: 908.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.09 : 1,457.07 = 606.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.09/1,457.07 = 606.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.09x = 1,457.07 × 606.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.09x = 883,523.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,523.54/972.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.89

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