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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.21, 1,376.15 and 605.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.21, 1,376.15 and 605.25 is: 907.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.21 : 1,376.15 = 605.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.21/1,376.15 = 605.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.21x = 1,376.15 × 605.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.21x = 832,916.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,916.30/918.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.11

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