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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.73, 1,370.04 and 605.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.73, 1,370.04 and 605.81 is: 907.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.73 : 1,370.04 = 605.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.73/1,370.04 = 605.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.73x = 1,370.04 × 605.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.73x = 829,977.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,977.08/914.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.35

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