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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.90, 1,381.05 and 555.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.90, 1,381.05 and 555.60 is: 832.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.90 : 1,381.05 = 555.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.90/1,381.05 = 555.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.90x = 1,381.05 × 555.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.90x = 767,311.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,311.38/921.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.32

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