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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.67, 1,370.56 and 503.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.67, 1,370.56 and 503.78 is: 754.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.67 : 1,370.56 = 503.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.67/1,370.56 = 503.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.67x = 1,370.56 × 503.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.67x = 690,460.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,460.72/915.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.05

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