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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.31, 1,371.47 and 503.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.31, 1,371.47 and 503.24 is: 754.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.31 : 1,371.47 = 503.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.31/1,371.47 = 503.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.31x = 1,371.47 × 503.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.31x = 690,169.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,169.19/914.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.85

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