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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.08, 1,374.28 and 477.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.08, 1,374.28 and 477.54 is: 716.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.08 : 1,374.28 = 477.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.08/1,374.28 = 477.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.08x = 1,374.28 × 477.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.08x = 656,273.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,273.67/916.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716.39

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