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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.90, 1,375.96 and 484.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.90, 1,375.96 and 484.36 is: 726.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.90 : 1,375.96 = 484.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.90/1,375.96 = 484.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.90x = 1,375.96 × 484.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.90x = 666,459.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,459.99/916.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.86

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