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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.19, 1,271.24 and 507.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.19, 1,271.24 and 507.19 is: 699.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.19 : 1,271.24 = 507.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.19/1,271.24 = 507.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.19x = 1,271.24 × 507.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.19x = 644,756.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,756.40/921.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 699.92

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