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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.19, 1,376.37 and 484.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.19, 1,376.37 and 484.65 is: 727.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.19 : 1,376.37 = 484.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.19/1,376.37 = 484.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.19x = 1,376.37 × 484.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.19x = 667,057.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,057.72/917.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.28

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