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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.78, 1,271.64 and 567.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.78, 1,271.64 and 567.54 is: 782.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.78 : 1,271.64 = 567.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.78/1,271.64 = 567.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.78x = 1,271.64 × 567.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.78x = 721,706.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,706.57/921.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.95

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