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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.97, 1,373.01 and 483.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.97, 1,373.01 and 483.43 is: 724.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.97 : 1,373.01 = 483.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.97/1,373.01 = 483.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.97x = 1,373.01 × 483.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.97x = 663,754.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,754.22/915.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.65

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