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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 931.17, 1,397.57 and 606.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 931.17, 1,397.57 and 606.90 is: 910.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    931.17 : 1,397.57 = 606.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    931.17/1,397.57 = 606.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    931.17x = 1,397.57 × 606.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    931.17x = 848,182.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,182.20/931.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.88

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