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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.07, 1,377.59 and 605.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.07, 1,377.59 and 605.70 is: 908.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.07 : 1,377.59 = 605.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.07/1,377.59 = 605.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.07x = 1,377.59 × 605.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.07x = 834,403.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834,403.23/918.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.87

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