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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.80, 1,377.19 and 609.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.80, 1,377.19 and 609.80 is: 915.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.80 : 1,377.19 = 609.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.80/1,377.19 = 609.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.80x = 1,377.19 × 609.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.80x = 839,810.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,810.46/917.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 915.03

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