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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.47, 1,271.90 and 606.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.47, 1,271.90 and 606.98 is: 837.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.47 : 1,271.90 = 606.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.47/1,271.90 = 606.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.47x = 1,271.90 × 606.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.47x = 772,022.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,022.56/921.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.82

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