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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.48, 1,271.75 and 567.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.48, 1,271.75 and 567.46 is: 783.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.48 : 1,271.75 = 567.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.48/1,271.75 = 567.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.48x = 1,271.75 × 567.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.48x = 721,662.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,662.05/921.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.16

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