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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.98, 1,272.80 and 607.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.98, 1,272.80 and 607.45 is: 838.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.98 : 1,272.80 = 607.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.98/1,272.80 = 607.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.98x = 1,272.80 × 607.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.98x = 773,162.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,162.36/921.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.59

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