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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.48, 1,383.97 and 558.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.48, 1,383.97 and 558.15 is: 835.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.48 : 1,383.97 = 558.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.48/1,383.97 = 558.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.48x = 1,383.97 × 558.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.48x = 772,462.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,462.86/924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 835.56

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