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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.28, 1,271.32 and 571.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.28, 1,271.32 and 571.96 is: 789.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.28 : 1,271.32 = 571.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.28/1,271.32 = 571.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.28x = 1,271.32 × 571.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.28x = 727,144.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,144.19/921.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.28

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