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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.66, 1,270.50 and 501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.66, 1,270.50 and 501 is: 691.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.66 : 1,270.50 = 501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.66/1,270.50 = 501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.66x = 1,270.50 × 501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.66x = 636,520.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,520.50/920.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.38

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