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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 919.98, 1,378.71 and 606.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 919.98, 1,378.71 and 606.96 is: 909.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    919.98 : 1,378.71 = 606.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    919.98/1,378.71 = 606.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    919.98x = 1,378.71 × 606.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    919.98x = 836,821.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,821.82/919.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.61

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