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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.88, 1,371.84 and 480.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.88, 1,371.84 and 480.96 is: 721.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.88 : 1,371.84 = 480.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.88/1,371.84 = 480.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.88x = 1,371.84 × 480.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.88x = 659,800.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,800.17/914.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.19

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