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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.31, 1,371.72 and 503.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.31, 1,371.72 and 503.83 is: 755.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.31 : 1,371.72 = 503.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.31/1,371.72 = 503.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.31x = 1,371.72 × 503.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.31x = 691,106.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,106.83/915.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.06

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