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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.02, 1,270.99 and 507.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.02, 1,270.99 and 507.02 is: 699.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.02 : 1,270.99 = 507.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.02/1,270.99 = 507.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.02x = 1,270.99 × 507.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.02x = 644,409.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,409.73/921.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.67

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