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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.06, 1,383.60 and 556.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.06, 1,383.60 and 556.02 is: 835.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.06 : 1,383.60 = 556.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.06/1,383.60 = 556.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.06x = 1,383.60 × 556.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.06x = 769,309.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,309.27/921.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.24

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