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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.92, 1,272.51 and 567.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.92, 1,272.51 and 567.95 is: 783.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.92 : 1,272.51 = 567.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.92/1,272.51 = 567.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.92x = 1,272.51 × 567.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.92x = 722,715.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,715.69/921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.93

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