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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.14, 1,271.16 and 501.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.14, 1,271.16 and 501.48 is: 692.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.14 : 1,271.16 = 501.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.14/1,271.16 = 501.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.14x = 1,271.16 × 501.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.14x = 637,461.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,461.32/921.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.04

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