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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.61, 1,271.82 and 507.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.61, 1,271.82 and 507.61 is: 700.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.61 : 1,271.82 = 507.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.61/1,271.82 = 507.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.61x = 1,271.82 × 507.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.61x = 645,588.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,588.23/921.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.50

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