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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.94, 1,271.24 and 610.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.94, 1,271.24 and 610.54 is: 842.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.94 : 1,271.24 = 610.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.94/1,271.24 = 610.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.94x = 1,271.24 × 610.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.94x = 776,142.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,142.87/920.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.77

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