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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.52, 1,458.61 and 607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.52, 1,458.61 and 607.50 is: 910.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.52 : 1,458.61 = 607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.52/1,458.61 = 607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.52x = 1,458.61 × 607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.52x = 886,104.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,104.06/973.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.21

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