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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.56, 1,383.93 and 374.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.56, 1,383.93 and 374.79 is: 562.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.56 : 1,383.93 = 374.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.56/1,383.93 = 374.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.56x = 1,383.93 × 374.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.56x = 518,683.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,683.12/922.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.22

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