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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.32, 1,271.39 and 501.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.32, 1,271.39 and 501.66 is: 692.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.32 : 1,271.39 = 501.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.32/1,271.39 = 501.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.32x = 1,271.39 × 501.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.32x = 637,805.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,805.51/921.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.27

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