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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.65, 1,371.94 and 606.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.65, 1,371.94 and 606.41 is: 909.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.65 : 1,371.94 = 606.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.65/1,371.94 = 606.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.65x = 1,371.94 × 606.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.65x = 831,954.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,954.90/914.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.59

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