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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.96, 1,370.32 and 604.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.96, 1,370.32 and 604.86 is: 906.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.96 : 1,370.32 = 604.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.96/1,370.32 = 604.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.96x = 1,370.32 × 604.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.96x = 828,851.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,851.76/913.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.88

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