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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.73, 1,384.48 and 374.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.73, 1,384.48 and 374.77 is: 562.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.73 : 1,384.48 = 374.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.73/1,384.48 = 374.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.73x = 1,384.48 × 374.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.73x = 518,861.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,861.57/922.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.31

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