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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.24, 1,369.70 and 605.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.24, 1,369.70 and 605.93 is: 907.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.24 : 1,369.70 = 605.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.24/1,369.70 = 605.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.24x = 1,369.70 × 605.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.24x = 829,932.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,932.44/914.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.79

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