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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.59, 1,368.05 and 604.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.59, 1,368.05 and 604.51 is: 905.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.59 : 1,368.05 = 604.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.59/1,368.05 = 604.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.59x = 1,368.05 × 604.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.59x = 826,993.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,993.46/913.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.21

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