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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.55, 1,370.80 and 503.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.55, 1,370.80 and 503.47 is: 754.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.55 : 1,370.80 = 503.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.55/1,370.80 = 503.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.55x = 1,370.80 × 503.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.55x = 690,156.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,156.68/914.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.64

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