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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.02, 1,271.04 and 501.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.02, 1,271.04 and 501.40 is: 691.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.02 : 1,271.04 = 501.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.02/1,271.04 = 501.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.02x = 1,271.04 × 501.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.02x = 637,299.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,299.46/921.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.95

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