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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921, 1,271.38 and 610.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921, 1,271.38 and 610.68 is: 843.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921 : 1,271.38 = 610.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921/1,271.38 = 610.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921x = 1,271.38 × 610.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921x = 776,406.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,406.34/921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.00

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