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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.35, 1,271.00 and 606.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.35, 1,271.00 and 606.29 is: 836.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.35 : 1,271.00 = 606.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.35/1,271.00 = 606.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.35x = 1,271.00 × 606.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.35x = 770,589.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,589.75/921.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.37

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