Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921, 1,272.06 and 609.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 921, 1,272.06 and 609.96 is: 842.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
921 : 1,272.06 = 609.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
921/1,272.06 = 609.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
921x = 1,272.06 × 609.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
921x = 775,905.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 775,905.72/921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 842.46
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