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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.73, 1,371.54 and 606.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.73, 1,371.54 and 606.81 is: 908.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.73 : 1,371.54 = 606.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.73/1,371.54 = 606.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.73x = 1,371.54 × 606.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.73x = 832,264.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,264.19/915.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.85

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