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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.73, 1,271.07 and 606.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.73, 1,271.07 and 606.20 is: 836.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.73 : 1,271.07 = 606.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.73/1,271.07 = 606.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.73x = 1,271.07 × 606.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.73x = 770,522.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,522.63/920.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.86

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