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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.96, 1,371.50 and 607.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.96, 1,371.50 and 607.08 is: 909.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.96 : 1,371.50 = 607.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.96/1,371.50 = 607.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.96x = 1,371.50 × 607.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.96x = 832,610.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,610.22/915.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.00

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