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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.38, 1,371.95 and 503.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.38, 1,371.95 and 503.48 is: 755.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.38 : 1,371.95 = 503.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.38/1,371.95 = 503.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.38x = 1,371.95 × 503.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.38x = 690,749.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,749.39/914.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.43

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