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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.90, 1,369.98 and 606.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.90, 1,369.98 and 606.29 is: 907.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.90 : 1,369.98 = 606.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.90/1,369.98 = 606.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.90x = 1,369.98 × 606.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.90x = 830,598.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,598.32/914.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.86

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