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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.73, 1,372.29 and 503.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.73, 1,372.29 and 503.76 is: 755.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.73 : 1,372.29 = 503.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.73/1,372.29 = 503.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.73x = 1,372.29 × 503.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.73x = 691,304.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,304.81/914.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.75

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