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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.12, 1,373.34 and 607.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.12, 1,373.34 and 607.62 is: 911.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.12 : 1,373.34 = 607.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.12/1,373.34 = 607.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.12x = 1,373.34 × 607.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.12x = 834,468.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,468.85/915.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.87

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