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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.80, 1,374.60 and 483.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.80, 1,374.60 and 483.06 is: 724.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.80 : 1,374.60 = 483.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.80/1,374.60 = 483.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.80x = 1,374.60 × 483.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.80x = 664,014.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,014.28/916.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.27

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