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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.11, 1,271.12 and 507.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.11, 1,271.12 and 507.11 is: 699.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.11 : 1,271.12 = 507.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.11/1,271.12 = 507.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.11x = 1,271.12 × 507.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.11x = 644,594.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,594.49/921.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.80

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