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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.44, 1,271.59 and 507.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.44, 1,271.59 and 507.44 is: 700.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.44 : 1,271.59 = 507.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.44/1,271.59 = 507.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.44x = 1,271.59 × 507.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.44x = 645,253.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,253.09/921.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.27

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