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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.92, 1,383.16 and 374.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.92, 1,383.16 and 374.80 is: 561.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.92 : 1,383.16 = 374.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.92/1,383.16 = 374.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.92x = 1,383.16 × 374.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.92x = 518,412.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,412.74/922.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.71

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