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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.41, 1,383.28 and 558.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.41, 1,383.28 and 558.91 is: 837.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.41 : 1,383.28 = 558.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.41/1,383.28 = 558.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.41x = 1,383.28 × 558.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.41x = 773,124.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,124.72/923.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.25

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