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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 613.72, 921.36 and 607.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 613.72, 921.36 and 607.60 is: 912.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    613.72 : 921.36 = 607.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    613.72/921.36 = 607.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    613.72x = 921.36 × 607.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    613.72x = 559,818.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,818.34/613.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.17

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