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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.52, 1,369.24 and 604.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.52, 1,369.24 and 604.29 is: 906.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.52 : 1,369.24 = 604.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.52/1,369.24 = 604.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.52x = 1,369.24 × 604.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.52x = 827,421.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,421.66/912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.74

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