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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.74, 1,377.29 and 609.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.74, 1,377.29 and 609.49 is: 914.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.74 : 1,377.29 = 609.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.74/1,377.29 = 609.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.74x = 1,377.29 × 609.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.74x = 839,441.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,441.43/917.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.68

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