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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.69, 1,375.56 and 484.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.69, 1,375.56 and 484.92 is: 726.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.69 : 1,375.56 = 484.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.69/1,375.56 = 484.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.69x = 1,375.56 × 484.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.69x = 667,036.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 667,036.56/918.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.07

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