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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.41, 1,271.53 and 501.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.41, 1,271.53 and 501.75 is: 692.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.41 : 1,271.53 = 501.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.41/1,271.53 = 501.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.41x = 1,271.53 × 501.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.41x = 637,992.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,992.10/921.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.41

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