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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.57, 1,271.76 and 507.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.57, 1,271.76 and 507.57 is: 700.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.57 : 1,271.76 = 507.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.57/1,271.76 = 507.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.57x = 1,271.76 × 507.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.57x = 645,500.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,500.86/921.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.44

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