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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.96, 1,375.92 and 484.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.96, 1,375.92 and 484.48 is: 726.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.96 : 1,375.92 = 484.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.96/1,375.92 = 484.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.96x = 1,375.92 × 484.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.96x = 666,605.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,605.72/916.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.97

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