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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.39, 1,385.01 and 558.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.39, 1,385.01 and 558.41 is: 836.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.39 : 1,385.01 = 558.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.39/1,385.01 = 558.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.39x = 1,385.01 × 558.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.39x = 773,396.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,396.51/924.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.66

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