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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.80, 1,376.70 and 610.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.80, 1,376.70 and 610.25 is: 915.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.80 : 1,376.70 = 610.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.80/1,376.70 = 610.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.80x = 1,376.70 × 610.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.80x = 840,131.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,131.18/917.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.38

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