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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.01, 1,271 and 566.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.01, 1,271 and 566.79 is: 782.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.01 : 1,271 = 566.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.01/1,271 = 566.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.01x = 1,271 × 566.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.01x = 720,383.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,383.74/921.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.17

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