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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.05, 1,370.81 and 605.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.05, 1,370.81 and 605.99 is: 907.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.05 : 1,370.81 = 605.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.05/1,370.81 = 605.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.05x = 1,370.81 × 605.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.05x = 830,687.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,687.27/915.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.81

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