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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.57, 1,271.93 and 567.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.57, 1,271.93 and 567.69 is: 783.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.57 : 1,271.93 = 567.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.57/1,271.93 = 567.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.57x = 1,271.93 × 567.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.57x = 722,059.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,059.10/921.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.51

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