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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.45, 1,271.87 and 606.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.45, 1,271.87 and 606.95 is: 837.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.45 : 1,271.87 = 606.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.45/1,271.87 = 606.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.45x = 1,271.87 × 606.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.45x = 771,966.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,966.19/921.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.77

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