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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.34, 1,384.80 and 557.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.34, 1,384.80 and 557.64 is: 836.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.34 : 1,384.80 = 557.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.34/1,384.80 = 557.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.34x = 1,384.80 × 557.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.34x = 772,219.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,219.87/923.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.33

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