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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.45, 1,372.36 and 606.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.45, 1,372.36 and 606.65 is: 909.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.45 : 1,372.36 = 606.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.45/1,372.36 = 606.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.45x = 1,372.36 × 606.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.45x = 832,542.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,542.19/915.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.43

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