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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.18, 1,382.33 and 557.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.18, 1,382.33 and 557.46 is: 834.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.18 : 1,382.33 = 557.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.18/1,382.33 = 557.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.18x = 1,382.33 × 557.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.18x = 770,595.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,595.08/923.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.72

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