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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.47, 1,271.63 and 501.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.47, 1,271.63 and 501.85 is: 692.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.47 : 1,271.63 = 501.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.47/1,271.63 = 501.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.47x = 1,271.63 × 501.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.47x = 638,158.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,158.65/921.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.54

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