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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.66, 1,271.88 and 502

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.66, 1,271.88 and 502 is: 692.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.66 : 1,271.88 = 502 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.66/1,271.88 = 502/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.66x = 1,271.88 × 502
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.66x = 638,483.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,483.76/921.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.75

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