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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.19, 1,371.27 and 505.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.19, 1,371.27 and 505.92 is: 758.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.19 : 1,371.27 = 505.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.19/1,371.27 = 505.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.19x = 1,371.27 × 505.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.19x = 693,752.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,752.92/914.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.87

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