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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.10, 1,383.15 and 557.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.10, 1,383.15 and 557.60 is: 836.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.10 : 1,383.15 = 557.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.10/1,383.15 = 557.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.10x = 1,383.15 × 557.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.10x = 771,244.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,244.44/922.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.40

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