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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.84, 1,372.86 and 606.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.84, 1,372.86 and 606.53 is: 910.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.84 : 1,372.86 = 606.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.84/1,372.86 = 606.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.84x = 1,372.86 × 606.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.84x = 832,680.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,680.78/914.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.19

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