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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.52, 1,271.71 and 501.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.52, 1,271.71 and 501.89 is: 692.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.52 : 1,271.71 = 501.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.52/1,271.71 = 501.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.52x = 1,271.71 × 501.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.52x = 638,258.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,258.53/921.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.61

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