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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.70, 1,384.86 and 374.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.70, 1,384.86 and 374.88 is: 562.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.70 : 1,384.86 = 374.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.70/1,384.86 = 374.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.70x = 1,384.86 × 374.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.70x = 519,156.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,156.32/922.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.65

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