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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.29, 1,370.63 and 606.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.29, 1,370.63 and 606.21 is: 907.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.29 : 1,370.63 = 606.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.29/1,370.63 = 606.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.29x = 1,370.63 × 606.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.29x = 830,886.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830,886.58/915.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.79

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