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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.92, 1,384.66 and 558.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.92, 1,384.66 and 558.60 is: 836.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.92 : 1,384.66 = 558.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.92/1,384.66 = 558.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.92x = 1,384.66 × 558.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.92x = 773,471.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,471.08/924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.26

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