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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.34, 1,369.18 and 503.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.34, 1,369.18 and 503.03 is: 753.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.34 : 1,369.18 = 503.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.34/1,369.18 = 503.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.34x = 1,369.18 × 503.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.34x = 688,732.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,732.14/914.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.25

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