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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.30, 1,373.92 and 483.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.30, 1,373.92 and 483.55 is: 724.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.30 : 1,373.92 = 483.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.30/1,373.92 = 483.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.30x = 1,373.92 × 483.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.30x = 664,359.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,359.02/917.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.25

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