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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.02, 1,372.50 and 606.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.02, 1,372.50 and 606.79 is: 910.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.02 : 1,372.50 = 606.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.02/1,372.50 = 606.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.02x = 1,372.50 × 606.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.02x = 832,815.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,815.84/915.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.16

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