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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.14, 1,371.51 and 607.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.14, 1,371.51 and 607.14 is: 908.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.14 : 1,371.51 = 607.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.14/1,371.51 = 607.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.14x = 1,371.51 × 607.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.14x = 832,698.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,698.58/916.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.92

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