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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.09, 1,271.10 and 501.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.09, 1,271.10 and 501.44 is: 691.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.09 : 1,271.10 = 501.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.09/1,271.10 = 501.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.09x = 1,271.10 × 501.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.09x = 637,380.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,380.68/921.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.99

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