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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.27, 1,271.00 and 567.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.27, 1,271.00 and 567.11 is: 782.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.27 : 1,271.00 = 567.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.27/1,271.00 = 567.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.27x = 1,271.00 × 567.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.27x = 720,787.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,787.62/921.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.38

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