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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.89, 1,383.19 and 556.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.89, 1,383.19 and 556.47 is: 834.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.89 : 1,383.19 = 556.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.89/1,383.19 = 556.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.89x = 1,383.19 × 556.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.89x = 769,702.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,702.35/921.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.92

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