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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.22, 1,371.33 and 502.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.22, 1,371.33 and 502.74 is: 754.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.22 : 1,371.33 = 502.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.22/1,371.33 = 502.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.22x = 1,371.33 × 502.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.22x = 689,422.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,422.44/914.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.11

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