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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.87, 1,383.12 and 374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.87, 1,383.12 and 374.49 is: 561.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.87 : 1,383.12 = 374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.87/1,383.12 = 374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.87x = 1,383.12 × 374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.87x = 517,964.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,964.61/921.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.86

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