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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.04, 1,382.64 and 556.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.04, 1,382.64 and 556.92 is: 834.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.04 : 1,382.64 = 556.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.04/1,382.64 = 556.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.04x = 1,382.64 × 556.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.04x = 770,019.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,019.87/923.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.22

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