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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.75, 1,270.62 and 501.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.75, 1,270.62 and 501.09 is: 691.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.75 : 1,270.62 = 501.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.75/1,270.62 = 501.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.75x = 1,270.62 × 501.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.75x = 636,694.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,694.98/920.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.50

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