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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.92, 1,375.78 and 608.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.92, 1,375.78 and 608.88 is: 913.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.92 : 1,375.78 = 608.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.92/1,375.78 = 608.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.92x = 1,375.78 × 608.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.92x = 837,684.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,684.93/916.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.59

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