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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.49, 1,376.91 and 609.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.49, 1,376.91 and 609.24 is: 914.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.49 : 1,376.91 = 609.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.49/1,376.91 = 609.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.49x = 1,376.91 × 609.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.49x = 838,868.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,868.65/917.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.31

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