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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.94, 1,379.88 and 557.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.94, 1,379.88 and 557.44 is: 834.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.94 : 1,379.88 = 557.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.94/1,379.88 = 557.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.94x = 1,379.88 × 557.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.94x = 769,200.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,200.31/921.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.33

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