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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.53, 1,459.14 and 606.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.53, 1,459.14 and 606.89 is: 910.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.53 : 1,459.14 = 606.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.53/1,459.14 = 606.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.53x = 1,459.14 × 606.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.53x = 885,540.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,540.55/972.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.55

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