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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.30, 1,374.08 and 609.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.30, 1,374.08 and 609.68 is: 912.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.30 : 1,374.08 = 609.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.30/1,374.08 = 609.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.30x = 1,374.08 × 609.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.30x = 837,749.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,749.09/918.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.28

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