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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.87, 1,384.45 and 375.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.87, 1,384.45 and 375.10 is: 562.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.87 : 1,384.45 = 375.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.87/1,384.45 = 375.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.87x = 1,384.45 × 375.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.87x = 519,307.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,307.20/922.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.71

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