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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.18, 1,373.33 and 483.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.18, 1,373.33 and 483.42 is: 723.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.18 : 1,373.33 = 483.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.18/1,373.33 = 483.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.18x = 1,373.33 × 483.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.18x = 663,896.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,896.40/917.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.85

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