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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.06, 1,271.93 and 607.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.06, 1,271.93 and 607.38 is: 837.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.06 : 1,271.93 = 607.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.06/1,271.93 = 607.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.06x = 1,271.93 × 607.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.06x = 772,544.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,544.84/922.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.85

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