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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.06, 1,374.83 and 477.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.06, 1,374.83 and 477.45 is: 716.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.06 : 1,374.83 = 477.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.06/1,374.83 = 477.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.06x = 1,374.83 × 477.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.06x = 656,406.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,406.83/916.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.55

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