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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.19, 1,271.26 and 566.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.19, 1,271.26 and 566.97 is: 782.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.19 : 1,271.26 = 566.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.19/1,271.26 = 566.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.19x = 1,271.26 × 566.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.19x = 720,763.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,763.45/921.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.43

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