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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.53, 1,271.68 and 501.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.53, 1,271.68 and 501.87 is: 692.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.53 : 1,271.68 = 501.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.53/1,271.68 = 501.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.53x = 1,271.68 × 501.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.53x = 638,218.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,218.04/921.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.56

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