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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.61, 1,382.81 and 374.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.61, 1,382.81 and 374.65 is: 561.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.61 : 1,382.81 = 374.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.61/1,382.81 = 374.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.61x = 1,382.81 × 374.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.61x = 518,064.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,064.44/922.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.52

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