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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.36, 1,271.51 and 501.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.36, 1,271.51 and 501.75 is: 692.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.36 : 1,271.51 = 501.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.36/1,271.51 = 501.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.36x = 1,271.51 × 501.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.36x = 637,977.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,977.63/921.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.43

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