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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.21, 1,374.19 and 484.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.21, 1,374.19 and 484.67 is: 726.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.21 : 1,374.19 = 484.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.21/1,374.19 = 484.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.21x = 1,374.19 × 484.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.21x = 666,028.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,028.46/917.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.15

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