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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.46, 1,381.59 and 556.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.46, 1,381.59 and 556.88 is: 834.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.46 : 1,381.59 = 556.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.46/1,381.59 = 556.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.46x = 1,381.59 × 556.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.46x = 769,372.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,372.93/922.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.05

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