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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.64, 1,271.84 and 606.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.64, 1,271.84 and 606.52 is: 836.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.64 : 1,271.84 = 606.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.64/1,271.84 = 606.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.64x = 1,271.84 × 606.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.64x = 771,396.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,396.40/921.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.98

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