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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.29, 1,271.36 and 607.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.29, 1,271.36 and 607.01 is: 837.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.29 : 1,271.36 = 607.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.29/1,271.36 = 607.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.29x = 1,271.36 × 607.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.29x = 771,723.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,723.39/921.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.66

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