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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.86, 1,382.65 and 374.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.86, 1,382.65 and 374.03 is: 560.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.86 : 1,382.65 = 374.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.86/1,382.65 = 374.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.86x = 1,382.65 × 374.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.86x = 517,155.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,155.10/921.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.99

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