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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.64, 1,372.27 and 607.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.64, 1,372.27 and 607.70 is: 911.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.64 : 1,372.27 = 607.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.64/1,372.27 = 607.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.64x = 1,372.27 × 607.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.64x = 833,925.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,925.44/914.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.75

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