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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.18, 1,374.27 and 484.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.18, 1,374.27 and 484.18 is: 726.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.18 : 1,374.27 = 484.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.18/1,374.27 = 484.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.18x = 1,374.27 × 484.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.18x = 665,394.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,394.05/916.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.27

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