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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.29, 1,382.75 and 557.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.29, 1,382.75 and 557.00 is: 835.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.29 : 1,382.75 = 557.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.29/1,382.75 = 557.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.29x = 1,382.75 × 557.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.29x = 770,182.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,182.05/922.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.08

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