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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.80, 1,372.77 and 482.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.80, 1,372.77 and 482.64 is: 722.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.80 : 1,372.77 = 482.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.80/1,372.77 = 482.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.80x = 1,372.77 × 482.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.80x = 662,553.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 662,553.71/916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722.68

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