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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.80, 1,371.93 and 606.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.80, 1,371.93 and 606.74 is: 908.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.80 : 1,371.93 = 606.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.80/1,371.93 = 606.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.80x = 1,371.93 × 606.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.80x = 832,397.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,397.95/915.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.93

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