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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.57, 1,383.12 and 374.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.57, 1,383.12 and 374.13 is: 561.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.57 : 1,383.12 = 374.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.57/1,383.12 = 374.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.57x = 1,383.12 × 374.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.57x = 517,466.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,466.69/921.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.51

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