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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.44, 1,372.20 and 482.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.44, 1,372.20 and 482.67 is: 722.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.44 : 1,372.20 = 482.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.44/1,372.20 = 482.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.44x = 1,372.20 × 482.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.44x = 662,319.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,319.77/916.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.71

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