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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.24, 1,372.86 and 609.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.24, 1,372.86 and 609.06 is: 913.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.24 : 1,372.86 = 609.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.24/1,372.86 = 609.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.24x = 1,372.86 × 609.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.24x = 836,154.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,154.11/915.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.59

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