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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.45, 1,271.64 and 501.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.45, 1,271.64 and 501.83 is: 692.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.45 : 1,271.64 = 501.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.45/1,271.64 = 501.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.45x = 1,271.64 × 501.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.45x = 638,138.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,138.23/921.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.54

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