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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.09, 1,373.24 and 504.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.09, 1,373.24 and 504.52 is: 757.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.09 : 1,373.24 = 504.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.09/1,373.24 = 504.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.09x = 1,373.24 × 504.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.09x = 692,827.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,827.04/915.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.11

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