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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.72, 1,271.97 and 502.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.72, 1,271.97 and 502.10 is: 692.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.72 : 1,271.97 = 502.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.72/1,271.97 = 502.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.72x = 1,271.97 × 502.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.72x = 638,649.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,649.78/921.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.89

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