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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.76, 1,272.08 and 611.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.76, 1,272.08 and 611.04 is: 843.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.76 : 1,272.08 = 611.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.76/1,272.08 = 611.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.76x = 1,272.08 × 611.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.76x = 777,291.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,291.76/921.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.27

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