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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.85, 1,272.11 and 606.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.85, 1,272.11 and 606.66 is: 837.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.85 : 1,272.11 = 606.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.85/1,272.11 = 606.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.85x = 1,272.11 × 606.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.85x = 771,730.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,730.45/921.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.16

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