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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.06, 1,371.95 and 481.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.06, 1,371.95 and 481.52 is: 722.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.06 : 1,371.95 = 481.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.06/1,371.95 = 481.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.06x = 1,371.95 × 481.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.06x = 660,612.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 660,612.10/914.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.73

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