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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 921.99, 1,383.34 and 374.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 921.99, 1,383.34 and 374.32 is: 561.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    921.99 : 1,383.34 = 374.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    921.99/1,383.34 = 374.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    921.99x = 1,383.34 × 374.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    921.99x = 517,811.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,811.83/921.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.62

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