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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.86, 1,383.01 and 374.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.86, 1,383.01 and 374.19 is: 561.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.86 : 1,383.01 = 374.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.86/1,383.01 = 374.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.86x = 1,383.01 × 374.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.86x = 517,513.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,513.70/921.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.38

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