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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.46, 1,271.58 and 501.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.46, 1,271.58 and 501.80 is: 692.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.46 : 1,271.58 = 501.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.46/1,271.58 = 501.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.46x = 1,271.58 × 501.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.46x = 638,078.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,078.84/921.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.47

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