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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.30, 1,371.17 and 606.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.30, 1,371.17 and 606.24 is: 908.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.30 : 1,371.17 = 606.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.30/1,371.17 = 606.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.30x = 1,371.17 × 606.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.30x = 831,258.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,258.10/915.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.18

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