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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.11, 1,372.02 and 502.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.11, 1,372.02 and 502.68 is: 754.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.11 : 1,372.02 = 502.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.11/1,372.02 = 502.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.11x = 1,372.02 × 502.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.11x = 689,687.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,687.01/914.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.49

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