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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.96, 1,374.56 and 484.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.96, 1,374.56 and 484.16 is: 725.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.96 : 1,374.56 = 484.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.96/1,374.56 = 484.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.96x = 1,374.56 × 484.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.96x = 665,506.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,506.97/916.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.78

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