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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.50, 1,373.52 and 483.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.50, 1,373.52 and 483.96 is: 725.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.50 : 1,373.52 = 483.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.50/1,373.52 = 483.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.50x = 1,373.52 × 483.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.50x = 664,728.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,728.74/916.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.29

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