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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.42, 1,372.02 and 606.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.42, 1,372.02 and 606.38 is: 909.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.42 : 1,372.02 = 606.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.42/1,372.02 = 606.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.42x = 1,372.02 × 606.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.42x = 831,965.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,965.49/914.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.83

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