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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.41, 1,372.04 and 475.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.41, 1,372.04 and 475.43 is: 713.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.41 : 1,372.04 = 475.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.41/1,372.04 = 475.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.41x = 1,372.04 × 475.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.41x = 652,308.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,308.98/914.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 713.37

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