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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.93, 1,372.95 and 483.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.93, 1,372.95 and 483.17 is: 723.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.93 : 1,372.95 = 483.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.93/1,372.95 = 483.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.93x = 1,372.95 × 483.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.93x = 663,368.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,368.25/916.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.47

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