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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.48, 1,271.20 and 606.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.48, 1,271.20 and 606.62 is: 836.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.48 : 1,271.20 = 606.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.48/1,271.20 = 606.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.48x = 1,271.20 × 606.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.48x = 771,135.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,135.34/921.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.84

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