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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.56, 1,271.77 and 501.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.56, 1,271.77 and 501.94 is: 692.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.56 : 1,271.77 = 501.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.56/1,271.77 = 501.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.56x = 1,271.77 × 501.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.56x = 638,352.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,352.57/921.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.69

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