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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.72, 1,371.44 and 482.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.72, 1,371.44 and 482.16 is: 722.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.72 : 1,371.44 = 482.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.72/1,371.44 = 482.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.72x = 1,371.44 × 482.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.72x = 661,253.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,253.51/914.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.90

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