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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.29, 1,372.95 and 504.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.29, 1,372.95 and 504.35 is: 756.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.29 : 1,372.95 = 504.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.29/1,372.95 = 504.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.29x = 1,372.95 × 504.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.29x = 692,447.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,447.33/915.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.53

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