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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.04, 1,373.25 and 607.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.04, 1,373.25 and 607.97 is: 910.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.04 : 1,373.25 = 607.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.04/1,373.25 = 607.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.04x = 1,373.25 × 607.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.04x = 834,887.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,887.94/917.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.42

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