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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.78, 1,372.08 and 503.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.78, 1,372.08 and 503.78 is: 755.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.78 : 1,372.08 = 503.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.78/1,372.08 = 503.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.78x = 1,372.08 × 503.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.78x = 691,226.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,226.46/914.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.62

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