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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.42, 1,372.88 and 606.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.42, 1,372.88 and 606.32 is: 911.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.42 : 1,372.88 = 606.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.42/1,372.88 = 606.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.42x = 1,372.88 × 606.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.42x = 832,404.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,404.60/913.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.31

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