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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.23, 1,372.22 and 503.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.23, 1,372.22 and 503.29 is: 755.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.23 : 1,372.22 = 503.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.23/1,372.22 = 503.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.23x = 1,372.22 × 503.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.23x = 690,615.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,615.23/914.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.41

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