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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.83, 1,372.39 and 504.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.83, 1,372.39 and 504.16 is: 756.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.83 : 1,372.39 = 504.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.83/1,372.39 = 504.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.83x = 1,372.39 × 504.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.83x = 691,904.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,904.14/914.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.32

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