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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.04, 1,372.44 and 482.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.04, 1,372.44 and 482.24 is: 722.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.04 : 1,372.44 = 482.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.04/1,372.44 = 482.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.04x = 1,372.44 × 482.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.04x = 661,845.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 661,845.47/916.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.51

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