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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.26, 1,371.14 and 504.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.26, 1,371.14 and 504.59 is: 755.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.26 : 1,371.14 = 504.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.26/1,371.14 = 504.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.26x = 1,371.14 × 504.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.26x = 691,861.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,861.01/915.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.92

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