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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.53, 1,460.64 and 607.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.53, 1,460.64 and 607.89 is: 912.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.53 : 1,460.64 = 607.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.53/1,460.64 = 607.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.53x = 1,460.64 × 607.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.53x = 887,908.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,908.45/973.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.05

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