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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.70, 1,271.96 and 502.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.70, 1,271.96 and 502.06 is: 692.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.70 : 1,271.96 = 502.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.70/1,271.96 = 502.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.70x = 1,271.96 × 502.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.70x = 638,600.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,600.24/921.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.85

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