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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.74, 1,383.66 and 557.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.74, 1,383.66 and 557.34 is: 835.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.74 : 1,383.66 = 557.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.74/1,383.66 = 557.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.74x = 1,383.66 × 557.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.74x = 771,169.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,169.06/922.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.74

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