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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.59, 1,371.65 and 503.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.59, 1,371.65 and 503.37 is: 755.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.59 : 1,371.65 = 503.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.59/1,371.65 = 503.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.59x = 1,371.65 × 503.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.59x = 690,444.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,444.94/913.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.75

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