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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.59, 1,382.43 and 555.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.59, 1,382.43 and 555.25 is: 832.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.59 : 1,382.43 = 555.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.59/1,382.43 = 555.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.59x = 1,382.43 × 555.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.59x = 767,594.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,594.26/921.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.90

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