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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.28, 1,377.66 and 484.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.28, 1,377.66 and 484.84 is: 727.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.28 : 1,377.66 = 484.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.28/1,377.66 = 484.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.28x = 1,377.66 × 484.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.28x = 667,944.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,944.67/918.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.39

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