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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.34, 1,373.13 and 483.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.34, 1,373.13 and 483.18 is: 723.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.34 : 1,373.13 = 483.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.34/1,373.13 = 483.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.34x = 1,373.13 × 483.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.34x = 663,468.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,468.95/917.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 723.25

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