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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.81, 1,373.07 and 504.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.81, 1,373.07 and 504.81 is: 757.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.81 : 1,373.07 = 504.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.81/1,373.07 = 504.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.81x = 1,373.07 × 504.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.81x = 693,139.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,139.47/914.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.69

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