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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.87, 1,372.50 and 503.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.87, 1,372.50 and 503.79 is: 755.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.87 : 1,372.50 = 503.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.87/1,372.50 = 503.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.87x = 1,372.50 × 503.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.87x = 691,451.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,451.78/914.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.80

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