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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 917.84, 1,373.88 and 483.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 917.84, 1,373.88 and 483.68 is: 724.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    917.84 : 1,373.88 = 483.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    917.84/1,373.88 = 483.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    917.84x = 1,373.88 × 483.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    917.84x = 664,518.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,518.28/917.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.00

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