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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.03, 1,372.82 and 482.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.03, 1,372.82 and 482.09 is: 723.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.03 : 1,372.82 = 482.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.03/1,372.82 = 482.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.03x = 1,372.82 × 482.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.03x = 661,813.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,813.52/915.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.27

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