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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.74, 1,384.44 and 557.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.74, 1,384.44 and 557.80 is: 836.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.74 : 1,384.44 = 557.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.74/1,384.44 = 557.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.74x = 1,384.44 × 557.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.74x = 772,240.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,240.63/922.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.90

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