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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.09, 1,382.28 and 374.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.09, 1,382.28 and 374.13 is: 560.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.09 : 1,382.28 = 374.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.09/1,382.28 = 374.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.09x = 1,382.28 × 374.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.09x = 517,152.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,152.42/922.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.85

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