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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.99, 1,374.66 and 607.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.99, 1,374.66 and 607.74 is: 912.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.99 : 1,374.66 = 607.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.99/1,374.66 = 607.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.99x = 1,374.66 × 607.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.99x = 835,435.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,435.87/915.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.06

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