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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.29, 1,376.70 and 609.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.29, 1,376.70 and 609.30 is: 914.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.29 : 1,376.70 = 609.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.29/1,376.70 = 609.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.29x = 1,376.70 × 609.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.29x = 838,823.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,823.31/917.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.46

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