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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.81, 1,370.97 and 503.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.81, 1,370.97 and 503.33 is: 754.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.81 : 1,370.97 = 503.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.81/1,370.97 = 503.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.81x = 1,370.97 × 503.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.81x = 690,043.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,043.48/914.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.31

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