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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.76, 1,383.12 and 374.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.76, 1,383.12 and 374.78 is: 561.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.76 : 1,383.12 = 374.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.76/1,383.12 = 374.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.76x = 1,383.12 × 374.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.76x = 518,365.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,365.71/922.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.76

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