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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.63, 1,271.07 and 606.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.63, 1,271.07 and 606.54 is: 836.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.63 : 1,271.07 = 606.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.63/1,271.07 = 606.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.63x = 1,271.07 × 606.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.63x = 770,954.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,954.80/921.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.51

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