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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.49, 1,271.83 and 606.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.49, 1,271.83 and 606.19 is: 836.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.49 : 1,271.83 = 606.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.49/1,271.83 = 606.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.49x = 1,271.83 × 606.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.49x = 770,970.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,970.63/921.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.66

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