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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.59, 1,271.78 and 501.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.59, 1,271.78 and 501.94 is: 692.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.59 : 1,271.78 = 501.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.59/1,271.78 = 501.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.59x = 1,271.78 × 501.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.59x = 638,355.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,355.33/921.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.67

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