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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.63, 1,372.65 and 607.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.63, 1,372.65 and 607.54 is: 909.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.63 : 1,372.65 = 607.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.63/1,372.65 = 607.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.63x = 1,372.65 × 607.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.63x = 833,939.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,939.78/916.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.79

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