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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.46, 1,372.20 and 606.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.46, 1,372.20 and 606.45 is: 910.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.46 : 1,372.20 = 606.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.46/1,372.20 = 606.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.46x = 1,372.20 × 606.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.46x = 832,170.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,170.69/914.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.01

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