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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.08, 1,370.85 and 503.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.08, 1,370.85 and 503.41 is: 754.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.08 : 1,370.85 = 503.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.08/1,370.85 = 503.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.08x = 1,370.85 × 503.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.08x = 690,099.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,099.60/914.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.97

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