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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.51, 1,272.24 and 572.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.51, 1,272.24 and 572.67 is: 790.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.51 : 1,272.24 = 572.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.51/1,272.24 = 572.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.51x = 1,272.24 × 572.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.51x = 728,573.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,573.68/921.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.63

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