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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.96, 1,270.92 and 501.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.96, 1,270.92 and 501.31 is: 691.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.96 : 1,270.92 = 501.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.96/1,270.92 = 501.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.96x = 1,270.92 × 501.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.96x = 637,124.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,124.91/920.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.81

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