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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.68, 1,385.46 and 558.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.68, 1,385.46 and 558.70 is: 837.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.68 : 1,385.46 = 558.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.68/1,385.46 = 558.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.68x = 1,385.46 × 558.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.68x = 774,060.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,060.83/924.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.11

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