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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.60, 1,384.71 and 558.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.60, 1,384.71 and 558.31 is: 837.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.60 : 1,384.71 = 558.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.60/1,384.71 = 558.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.60x = 1,384.71 × 558.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.60x = 773,097.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,097.44/923.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.05

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