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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.88, 1,272.19 and 507.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.88, 1,272.19 and 507.88 is: 700.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.88 : 1,272.19 = 507.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.88/1,272.19 = 507.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.88x = 1,272.19 × 507.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.88x = 646,113.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,113.50/921.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.87

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