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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.40, 1,370.72 and 606.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.40, 1,370.72 and 606.29 is: 907.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.40 : 1,370.72 = 606.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.40/1,370.72 = 606.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.40x = 1,370.72 × 606.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.40x = 831,048.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,048.49/915.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.85

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