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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.24, 1,371.63 and 482.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.24, 1,371.63 and 482.70 is: 723.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.24 : 1,371.63 = 482.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.24/1,371.63 = 482.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.24x = 1,371.63 × 482.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.24x = 662,085.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,085.80/915.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.40

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