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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.60, 1,384.44 and 374.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.60, 1,384.44 and 374.70 is: 562.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.60 : 1,384.44 = 374.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.60/1,384.44 = 374.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.60x = 1,384.44 × 374.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.60x = 518,749.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,749.67/922.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.27

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