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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.60, 1,382.71 and 374.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.60, 1,382.71 and 374.49 is: 561.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.60 : 1,382.71 = 374.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.60/1,382.71 = 374.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.60x = 1,382.71 × 374.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.60x = 517,804.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,804.47/922.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.24

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