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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.03, 1,370.10 and 503.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.03, 1,370.10 and 503.02 is: 754.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.03 : 1,370.10 = 503.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.03/1,370.10 = 503.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.03x = 1,370.10 × 503.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.03x = 689,187.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,187.70/914.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.01

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