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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.65, 1,271.90 and 502.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.65, 1,271.90 and 502.02 is: 692.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.65 : 1,271.90 = 502.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.65/1,271.90 = 502.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.65x = 1,271.90 × 502.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.65x = 638,516.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,516.73/921.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.80

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