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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.06, 1,381.29 and 555.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.06, 1,381.29 and 555.94 is: 832.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.06 : 1,381.29 = 555.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.06/1,381.29 = 555.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.06x = 1,381.29 × 555.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.06x = 767,914.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,914.36/922.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.82

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