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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.38, 1,271.51 and 507.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.38, 1,271.51 and 507.38 is: 700.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.38 : 1,271.51 = 507.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.38/1,271.51 = 507.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.38x = 1,271.51 × 507.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.38x = 645,129.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,129.85/921.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.18

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