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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.59, 1,384.02 and 557.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.59, 1,384.02 and 557.55 is: 836.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.59 : 1,384.02 = 557.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.59/1,384.02 = 557.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.59x = 1,384.02 × 557.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.59x = 771,660.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,660.35/922.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.41

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