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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.78, 1,457.04 and 606.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.78, 1,457.04 and 606.75 is: 908.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.78 : 1,457.04 = 606.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.78/1,457.04 = 606.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.78x = 1,457.04 × 606.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.78x = 884,059.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,059.02/972.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.80

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