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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.69, 1,370.25 and 605.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.69, 1,370.25 and 605.63 is: 907.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.69 : 1,370.25 = 605.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.69/1,370.25 = 605.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.69x = 1,370.25 × 605.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.69x = 829,857.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,857.66/914.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.26

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