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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.26, 1,271.40 and 606.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.26, 1,271.40 and 606.62 is: 837.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.26 : 1,271.40 = 606.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.26/1,271.40 = 606.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.26x = 1,271.40 × 606.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.26x = 771,256.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,256.67/921.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.18

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