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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.54, 1,368.56 and 604.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.54, 1,368.56 and 604.48 is: 905.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.54 : 1,368.56 = 604.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.54/1,368.56 = 604.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.54x = 1,368.56 × 604.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.54x = 827,265.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,265.24/913.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.56

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