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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.02, 1,374.33 and 609.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.02, 1,374.33 and 609.08 is: 913.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.02 : 1,374.33 = 609.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.02/1,374.33 = 609.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.02x = 1,374.33 × 609.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.02x = 837,071.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,071.48/916.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.82

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