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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.56, 1,272.02 and 607.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.56, 1,272.02 and 607.07 is: 837.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.56 : 1,272.02 = 607.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.56/1,272.02 = 607.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.56x = 1,272.02 × 607.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.56x = 772,195.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,195.79/921.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.93

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