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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.08, 1,372.68 and 483.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.08, 1,372.68 and 483.12 is: 723.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.08 : 1,372.68 = 483.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.08/1,372.68 = 483.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.08x = 1,372.68 × 483.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.08x = 663,169.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,169.16/916.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.92

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