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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.78, 1,371.93 and 606.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.78, 1,371.93 and 606.72 is: 908.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.78 : 1,371.93 = 606.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.78/1,371.93 = 606.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.78x = 1,371.93 × 606.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.78x = 832,377.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,377.37/915.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.93

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