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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.34, 1,270.92 and 606.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.34, 1,270.92 and 606.52 is: 836.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.34 : 1,270.92 = 606.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.34/1,270.92 = 606.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.34x = 1,270.92 × 606.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.34x = 770,838.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,838.40/921.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.65

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