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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.39, 1,374.89 and 609.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.39, 1,374.89 and 609.45 is: 914.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.39 : 1,374.89 = 609.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.39/1,374.89 = 609.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.39x = 1,374.89 × 609.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.39x = 837,933.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,933.39/916.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.38

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