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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.89, 1,383.14 and 374.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.89, 1,383.14 and 374.54 is: 561.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.89 : 1,383.14 = 374.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.89/1,383.14 = 374.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.89x = 1,383.14 × 374.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.89x = 518,039.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,039.38/921.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.93

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