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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.71, 1,374.44 and 484.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.71, 1,374.44 and 484.17 is: 725.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.71 : 1,374.44 = 484.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.71/1,374.44 = 484.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.71x = 1,374.44 × 484.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.71x = 665,460.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,460.19/916.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.92

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