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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.23, 1,271.28 and 501.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.23, 1,271.28 and 501.57 is: 692.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.23 : 1,271.28 = 501.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.23/1,271.28 = 501.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.23x = 1,271.28 × 501.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.23x = 637,641.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,641.55/921.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.16

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