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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.36, 1,271.76 and 567.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.36, 1,271.76 and 567.39 is: 783.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.36 : 1,271.76 = 567.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.36/1,271.76 = 567.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.36x = 1,271.76 × 567.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.36x = 721,583.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,583.91/921.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.17

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