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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.07, 1,369.83 and 502.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.07, 1,369.83 and 502.59 is: 753.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.07 : 1,369.83 = 502.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.07/1,369.83 = 502.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.07x = 1,369.83 × 502.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.07x = 688,462.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,462.86/914.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.18

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