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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.79, 1,372.87 and 607.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.79, 1,372.87 and 607.71 is: 910.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.79 : 1,372.87 = 607.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.79/1,372.87 = 607.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.79x = 1,372.87 × 607.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.79x = 834,306.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,306.83/916.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.03

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