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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.34, 1,371.27 and 503.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.34, 1,371.27 and 503.12 is: 755.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.34 : 1,371.27 = 503.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.34/1,371.27 = 503.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.34x = 1,371.27 × 503.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.34x = 689,913.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,913.36/913.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.37

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