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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.10, 1,373.28 and 607.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.10, 1,373.28 and 607.98 is: 910.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.10 : 1,373.28 = 607.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.10/1,373.28 = 607.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.10x = 1,373.28 × 607.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.10x = 834,927.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,927.49/917.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.40

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