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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.06, 1,376.44 and 484.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.06, 1,376.44 and 484.52 is: 727.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.06 : 1,376.44 = 484.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.06/1,376.44 = 484.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.06x = 1,376.44 × 484.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.06x = 666,904.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,904.62/917.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.22

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