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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.17, 1,368.65 and 479.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.17, 1,368.65 and 479.22 is: 719.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.17 : 1,368.65 = 479.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.17/1,368.65 = 479.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.17x = 1,368.65 × 479.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.17x = 655,884.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,884.45/912.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.04

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