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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.20, 1,369.08 and 481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.20, 1,369.08 and 481.20 is: 721.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.20 : 1,369.08 = 481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.20/1,369.08 = 481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.20x = 1,369.08 × 481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.20x = 658,801.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,801.30/913.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.42

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