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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.71, 1,383.02 and 374.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.71, 1,383.02 and 374.21 is: 560.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.71 : 1,383.02 = 374.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.71/1,383.02 = 374.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.71x = 1,383.02 × 374.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.71x = 517,539.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,539.91/922.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.89

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