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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.98, 1,378.62 and 607.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.98, 1,378.62 and 607.14 is: 909.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.98 : 1,378.62 = 607.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.98/1,378.62 = 607.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.98x = 1,378.62 × 607.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.98x = 837,015.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,015.35/919.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.82

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