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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.33, 1,271.07 and 606.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.33, 1,271.07 and 606.76 is: 837.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.33 : 1,271.07 = 606.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.33/1,271.07 = 606.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.33x = 1,271.07 × 606.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.33x = 771,231.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,231.26/921.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.08

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