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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.13, 1,271.16 and 507.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.13, 1,271.16 and 507.13 is: 699.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.13 : 1,271.16 = 507.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.13/1,271.16 = 507.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.13x = 1,271.16 × 507.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.13x = 644,634.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,634.48/921.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.83

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