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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.48, 1,270.54 and 606.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.48, 1,270.54 and 606.00 is: 836.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.48 : 1,270.54 = 606.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.48/1,270.54 = 606.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.48x = 1,270.54 × 606.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.48x = 769,942.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,942.21/920.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.46

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