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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.95, 1,383.02 and 374.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.95, 1,383.02 and 374.14 is: 561.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.95 : 1,383.02 = 374.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.95/1,383.02 = 374.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.95x = 1,383.02 × 374.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.95x = 517,443.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,443.10/921.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.25

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