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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.65, 1,386.97 and 558.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.65, 1,386.97 and 558.66 is: 838.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.65 : 1,386.97 = 558.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.65/1,386.97 = 558.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.65x = 1,386.97 × 558.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.65x = 774,851.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,851.61/924.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.00

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