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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.63, 1,371.15 and 606.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.63, 1,371.15 and 606.54 is: 908.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.63 : 1,371.15 = 606.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.63/1,371.15 = 606.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.63x = 1,371.15 × 606.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.63x = 831,657.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,657.32/915.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.29

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