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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.33, 1,376.19 and 484.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.33, 1,376.19 and 484.38 is: 726.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.33 : 1,376.19 = 484.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.33/1,376.19 = 484.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.33x = 1,376.19 × 484.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.33x = 666,598.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,598.91/917.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.68

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