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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.02, 1,372.68 and 482.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.02, 1,372.68 and 482.13 is: 722.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.02 : 1,372.68 = 482.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.02/1,372.68 = 482.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.02x = 1,372.68 × 482.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.02x = 661,810.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,810.21/916.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.48

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