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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.96, 1,370 and 606.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.96, 1,370 and 606.08 is: 907.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.96 : 1,370 = 606.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.96/1,370 = 606.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.96x = 1,370 × 606.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.96x = 830,329.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,329.60/914.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.50

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