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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.52, 1,271.72 and 572.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.52, 1,271.72 and 572.24 is: 789.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.52 : 1,271.72 = 572.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.52/1,271.72 = 572.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.52x = 1,271.72 × 572.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.52x = 727,729.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,729.05/921.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.71

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