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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.29, 1,367.99 and 606.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.29, 1,367.99 and 606.89 is: 908.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.29 : 1,367.99 = 606.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.29/1,367.99 = 606.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.29x = 1,367.99 × 606.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.29x = 830,222.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,222.11/914.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.05

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