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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 922.98, 1,384.65 and 375.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 922.98, 1,384.65 and 375.21 is: 562.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    922.98 : 1,384.65 = 375.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    922.98/1,384.65 = 375.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    922.98x = 1,384.65 × 375.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    922.98x = 519,534.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 519,534.53/922.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.89

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