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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.32, 1,271.43 and 501.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.32, 1,271.43 and 501.68 is: 692.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.32 : 1,271.43 = 501.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.32/1,271.43 = 501.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.32x = 1,271.43 × 501.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.32x = 637,851.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,851.00/921.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.32

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