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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.95, 1,369.16 and 479.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.95, 1,369.16 and 479.87 is: 719.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.95 : 1,369.16 = 479.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.95/1,369.16 = 479.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.95x = 1,369.16 × 479.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.95x = 657,016.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,016.41/912.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.66

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