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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.56, 1,272.06 and 572.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.56, 1,272.06 and 572.36 is: 790.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.56 : 1,272.06 = 572.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.56/1,272.06 = 572.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.56x = 1,272.06 × 572.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.56x = 728,076.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,076.26/921.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.05

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