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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.36, 1,376.96 and 484.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.36, 1,376.96 and 484.84 is: 727.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.36 : 1,376.96 = 484.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.36/1,376.96 = 484.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.36x = 1,376.96 × 484.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.36x = 667,605.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,605.29/917.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.75

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