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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.72, 1,375.20 and 483.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.72, 1,375.20 and 483.92 is: 725.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.72 : 1,375.20 = 483.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.72/1,375.20 = 483.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.72x = 1,375.20 × 483.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.72x = 665,486.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,486.78/916.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.94

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