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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.29, 1,369.69 and 605.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.29, 1,369.69 and 605.23 is: 906.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.29 : 1,369.69 = 605.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.29/1,369.69 = 605.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.29x = 1,369.69 × 605.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.29x = 828,972.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,972.54/914.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.69

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