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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.96, 1,373.58 and 482.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.96, 1,373.58 and 482.84 is: 724.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.96 : 1,373.58 = 482.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.96/1,373.58 = 482.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.96x = 1,373.58 × 482.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.96x = 663,219.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,219.37/915.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.07

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