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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.55, 1,375.39 and 484.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.55, 1,375.39 and 484.80 is: 725.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.55 : 1,375.39 = 484.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.55/1,375.39 = 484.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.55x = 1,375.39 × 484.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.55x = 666,789.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,789.07/918.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.91

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