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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.31, 1,373.46 and 607.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.31, 1,373.46 and 607.31 is: 911.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.31 : 1,373.46 = 607.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.31/1,373.46 = 607.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.31x = 1,373.46 × 607.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.31x = 834,115.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,115.99/915.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.29

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