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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.91, 1,385.33 and 558.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.91, 1,385.33 and 558.48 is: 837.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.91 : 1,385.33 = 558.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.91/1,385.33 = 558.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.91x = 1,385.33 × 558.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.91x = 773,676.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,676.31/923.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.39

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