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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.04, 1,271.96 and 606.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.04, 1,271.96 and 606.51 is: 837.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.04 : 1,271.96 = 606.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.04/1,271.96 = 606.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.04x = 1,271.96 × 606.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.04x = 771,456.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,456.46/921.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.59

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