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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.20, 1,370.46 and 606.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.20, 1,370.46 and 606.12 is: 907.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.20 : 1,370.46 = 606.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.20/1,370.46 = 606.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.20x = 1,370.46 × 606.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.20x = 830,663.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,663.22/915.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.64

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