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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.07, 1,371.51 and 481.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.07, 1,371.51 and 481.13 is: 721.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.07 : 1,371.51 = 481.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.07/1,371.51 = 481.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.07x = 1,371.51 × 481.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.07x = 659,867.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,867.75/914.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.90

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