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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.78, 1,382.61 and 374.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.78, 1,382.61 and 374.01 is: 560.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.78 : 1,382.61 = 374.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.78/1,382.61 = 374.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.78x = 1,382.61 × 374.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.78x = 517,101.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,101.18/921.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.98

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