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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.82, 1,383.60 and 558.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.82, 1,383.60 and 558.18 is: 835.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.82 : 1,383.60 = 558.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.82/1,383.60 = 558.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.82x = 1,383.60 × 558.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.82x = 772,297.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,297.85/923.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.98

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