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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.85, 1,372.86 and 482.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.85, 1,372.86 and 482.31 is: 723.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.85 : 1,372.86 = 482.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.85/1,372.86 = 482.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.85x = 1,372.86 × 482.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.85x = 662,144.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,144.11/914.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.77

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