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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.75, 1,272.02 and 507.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.75, 1,272.02 and 507.75 is: 700.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.75 : 1,272.02 = 507.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.75/1,272.02 = 507.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.75x = 1,272.02 × 507.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.75x = 645,865.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,865.62/921.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.70

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