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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921, 1,271.08 and 507.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921, 1,271.08 and 507.08 is: 699.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921 : 1,271.08 = 507.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921/1,271.08 = 507.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921x = 1,271.08 × 507.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921x = 644,539.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,539.25/921
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.83

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