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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.15, 1,454.81 and 607.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.15, 1,454.81 and 607.11 is: 908.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.15 : 1,454.81 = 607.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.15/1,454.81 = 607.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.15x = 1,454.81 × 607.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.15x = 883,226.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,226.66/972.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.53

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