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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915, 1,372.52 and 504.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915, 1,372.52 and 504.08 is: 756.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915 : 1,372.52 = 504.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915/1,372.52 = 504.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915x = 1,372.52 × 504.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915x = 691,859.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,859.88/915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.13

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