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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.92, 1,271.77 and 572.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.92, 1,271.77 and 572.00 is: 789.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.92 : 1,271.77 = 572.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.92/1,271.77 = 572.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.92x = 1,271.77 × 572.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.92x = 727,444.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,444.65/921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.06

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