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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.79, 1,374.55 and 504.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.79, 1,374.55 and 504.36 is: 757.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.79 : 1,374.55 = 504.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.79/1,374.55 = 504.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.79x = 1,374.55 × 504.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.79x = 693,268.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,268.04/915.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.02

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