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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 920.66, 1,383.01 and 555.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 920.66, 1,383.01 and 555.66 is: 834.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    920.66 : 1,383.01 = 555.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    920.66/1,383.01 = 555.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    920.66x = 1,383.01 × 555.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    920.66x = 768,481.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,481.95/920.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.71

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