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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.58, 1,271.68 and 567.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.58, 1,271.68 and 567.44 is: 783.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.58 : 1,271.68 = 567.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.58/1,271.68 = 567.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.58x = 1,271.68 × 567.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.58x = 721,602.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,602.54/921.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.01

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