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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.99, 1,379.97 and 607.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.99, 1,379.97 and 607.14 is: 911.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.99 : 1,379.97 = 607.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.99/1,379.97 = 607.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.99x = 1,379.97 × 607.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.99x = 837,834.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,834.99/918.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.69

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