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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.79, 1,271.24 and 610.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.79, 1,271.24 and 610.75 is: 842.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.79 : 1,271.24 = 610.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.79/1,271.24 = 610.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.79x = 1,271.24 × 610.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.79x = 776,406.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,406.78/921.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842.28

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