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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.29, 1,375.20 and 608.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.29, 1,375.20 and 608.30 is: 912.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.29 : 1,375.20 = 608.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.29/1,375.20 = 608.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.29x = 1,375.20 × 608.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.29x = 836,527.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,527.28/916.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.95

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