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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.92, 1,382.76 and 556.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.92, 1,382.76 and 556.43 is: 834.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.92 : 1,382.76 = 556.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.92/1,382.76 = 556.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.92x = 1,382.76 × 556.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.92x = 769,402.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,402.23/921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.57

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