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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.18, 1,271.45 and 567.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.18, 1,271.45 and 567.19 is: 782.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.18 : 1,271.45 = 567.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.18/1,271.45 = 567.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.18x = 1,271.45 × 567.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.18x = 721,153.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,153.73/921.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.86

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