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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.20, 1,233.60 and 606.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.20, 1,233.60 and 606.16 is: 910.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.20 : 1,233.60 = 606.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.20/1,233.60 = 606.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.20x = 1,233.60 × 606.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.20x = 747,758.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,758.98/821.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.57

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