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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.57, 1,383.85 and 374.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.57, 1,383.85 and 374.63 is: 561.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.57 : 1,383.85 = 374.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.57/1,383.85 = 374.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.57x = 1,383.85 × 374.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.57x = 518,423.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,423.87/922.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.94

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