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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.62, 1,270.65 and 606.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.62, 1,270.65 and 606.39 is: 836.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.62 : 1,270.65 = 606.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.62/1,270.65 = 606.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.62x = 1,270.65 × 606.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.62x = 770,517.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,517.68/920.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.95

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