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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.49, 1,271.67 and 501.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.49, 1,271.67 and 501.84 is: 692.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.49 : 1,271.67 = 501.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.49/1,271.67 = 501.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.49x = 1,271.67 × 501.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.49x = 638,174.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,174.87/921.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.55

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