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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.48, 1,382.47 and 557.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.48, 1,382.47 and 557.15 is: 834.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.48 : 1,382.47 = 557.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.48/1,382.47 = 557.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.48x = 1,382.47 × 557.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.48x = 770,245.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,245.92/923.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.07

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