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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.88, 1,382.77 and 374.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.88, 1,382.77 and 374.42 is: 561.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.88 : 1,382.77 = 374.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.88/1,382.77 = 374.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.88x = 1,382.77 × 374.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.88x = 517,740.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,740.67/921.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.61

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