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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.81, 1,383.81 and 374.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.81, 1,383.81 and 374.43 is: 562.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.81 : 1,383.81 = 374.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.81/1,383.81 = 374.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.81x = 1,383.81 × 374.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.81x = 518,139.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,139.98/921.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.09

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