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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.15, 1,382.59 and 557.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.15, 1,382.59 and 557.13 is: 834.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.15 : 1,382.59 = 557.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.15/1,382.59 = 557.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.15x = 1,382.59 × 557.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.15x = 770,282.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,282.37/923.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.41

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