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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.46, 1,271.39 and 562.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.46, 1,271.39 and 562.73 is: 776.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.46 : 1,271.39 = 562.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.46/1,271.39 = 562.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.46x = 1,271.39 × 562.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.46x = 715,444.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,444.34/921.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.43

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