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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.80, 1,386.03 and 558.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.80, 1,386.03 and 558.30 is: 838.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.80 : 1,386.03 = 558.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.80/1,386.03 = 558.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.80x = 1,386.03 × 558.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.80x = 773,820.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,820.55/922.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.56

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