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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.68, 1,373.64 and 484.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.68, 1,373.64 and 484.12 is: 725.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.68 : 1,373.64 = 484.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.68/1,373.64 = 484.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.68x = 1,373.64 × 484.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.68x = 665,006.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,006.60/916.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.45

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