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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.24, 1,369.14 and 480.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.24, 1,369.14 and 480.16 is: 719.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.24 : 1,369.14 = 480.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.24/1,369.14 = 480.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.24x = 1,369.14 × 480.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.24x = 657,406.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 657,406.26/913.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 719.86

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