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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.86, 1,371.51 and 481.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.86, 1,371.51 and 481.14 is: 722.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.86 : 1,371.51 = 481.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.86/1,371.51 = 481.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.86x = 1,371.51 × 481.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.86x = 659,888.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,888.32/913.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.09

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