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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.04, 1,374.75 and 608.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.04, 1,374.75 and 608.97 is: 911.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.04 : 1,374.75 = 608.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.04/1,374.75 = 608.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.04x = 1,374.75 × 608.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.04x = 837,181.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,181.51/918.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.92

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