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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.20, 1,370.84 and 480.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.20, 1,370.84 and 480.24 is: 720.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.20 : 1,370.84 = 480.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.20/1,370.84 = 480.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.20x = 1,370.84 × 480.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.20x = 658,332.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,332.20/913.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 720.91

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