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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.27, 1,383.41 and 556.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.27, 1,383.41 and 556.29 is: 834.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.27 : 1,383.41 = 556.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.27/1,383.41 = 556.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.27x = 1,383.41 × 556.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.27x = 769,577.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,577.15/922.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.44

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