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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.44, 1,271.56 and 501.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.44, 1,271.56 and 501.76 is: 692.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.44 : 1,271.56 = 501.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.44/1,271.56 = 501.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.44x = 1,271.56 × 501.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.44x = 638,017.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,017.95/921.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.41

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