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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.30, 1,270.56 and 606.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.30, 1,270.56 and 606.34 is: 836.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.30 : 1,270.56 = 606.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.30/1,270.56 = 606.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.30x = 1,270.56 × 606.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.30x = 770,391.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,391.35/921.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.20

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