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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.29, 1,371.18 and 606.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.29, 1,371.18 and 606.23 is: 908.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.29 : 1,371.18 = 606.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.29/1,371.18 = 606.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.29x = 1,371.18 × 606.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.29x = 831,250.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,250.45/915.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.18

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