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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.06, 1,382.94 and 374.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.06, 1,382.94 and 374.22 is: 561.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.06 : 1,382.94 = 374.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.06/1,382.94 = 374.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.06x = 1,382.94 × 374.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.06x = 517,523.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,523.81/922.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.27

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