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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.26, 1,271.33 and 501.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.26, 1,271.33 and 501.60 is: 692.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.26 : 1,271.33 = 501.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.26/1,271.33 = 501.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.26x = 1,271.33 × 501.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.26x = 637,699.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,699.13/921.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.20

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