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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.21, 1,372.19 and 482.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.21, 1,372.19 and 482.67 is: 723.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.21 : 1,372.19 = 482.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.21/1,372.19 = 482.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.21x = 1,372.19 × 482.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.21x = 662,312.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,312.53/915.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.67

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