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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.74, 1,271.99 and 502.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.74, 1,271.99 and 502.09 is: 692.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.74 : 1,271.99 = 502.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.74/1,271.99 = 502.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.74x = 1,271.99 × 502.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.74x = 638,651.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,651.53/921.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.88

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