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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.00, 1,381.59 and 556.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.00, 1,381.59 and 556.61 is: 833.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.00 : 1,381.59 = 556.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.00/1,381.59 = 556.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.00x = 1,381.59 × 556.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.00x = 768,999.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768,999.90/923.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.16

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