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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.68, 1,375.76 and 608.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.68, 1,375.76 and 608.44 is: 913.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.68 : 1,375.76 = 608.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.68/1,375.76 = 608.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.68x = 1,375.76 × 608.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.68x = 837,067.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,067.41/916.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.15

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