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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.36, 1,371.74 and 607.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.36, 1,371.74 and 607.42 is: 910.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.36 : 1,371.74 = 607.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.36/1,371.74 = 607.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.36x = 1,371.74 × 607.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.36x = 833,222.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,222.31/915.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.27

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