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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.58, 1,373.10 and 504.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.58, 1,373.10 and 504.91 is: 757.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.58 : 1,373.10 = 504.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.58/1,373.10 = 504.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.58x = 1,373.10 × 504.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.58x = 693,291.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,291.92/915.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.22

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