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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.92, 1,383.31 and 374.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.92, 1,383.31 and 374.46 is: 561.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.92 : 1,383.31 = 374.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.92/1,383.31 = 374.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.92x = 1,383.31 × 374.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.92x = 517,994.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,994.26/922.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.26

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