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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.93, 1,366.95 and 479.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.93, 1,366.95 and 479.17 is: 717.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.93 : 1,366.95 = 479.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.93/1,366.95 = 479.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.93x = 1,366.95 × 479.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.93x = 655,001.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,001.43/912.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.47

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