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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.91, 1,383.46 and 374.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.91, 1,383.46 and 374.75 is: 561.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.91 : 1,383.46 = 374.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.91/1,383.46 = 374.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.91x = 1,383.46 × 374.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.91x = 518,451.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,451.64/922.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.76

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