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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.25, 1,271.33 and 507.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.25, 1,271.33 and 507.25 is: 700.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.25 : 1,271.33 = 507.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.25/1,271.33 = 507.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.25x = 1,271.33 × 507.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.25x = 644,882.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,882.14/921.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.01

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