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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.65, 1,380.34 and 555.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.65, 1,380.34 and 555.63 is: 832.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.65 : 1,380.34 = 555.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.65/1,380.34 = 555.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.65x = 1,380.34 × 555.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.65x = 766,958.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,958.31/921.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.16

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