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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.18, 1,372.77 and 483.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.18, 1,372.77 and 483.18 is: 724.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.18 : 1,372.77 = 483.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.18/1,372.77 = 483.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.18x = 1,372.77 × 483.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.18x = 663,295.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,295.01/915.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.77

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