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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.01, 1,272.38 and 567.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.01, 1,272.38 and 567.79 is: 783.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.01 : 1,272.38 = 567.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.01/1,272.38 = 567.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.01x = 1,272.38 × 567.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.01x = 722,444.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,444.64/922.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.55

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