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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.81, 1,372.47 and 504.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.81, 1,372.47 and 504.33 is: 755.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.81 : 1,372.47 = 504.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.81/1,372.47 = 504.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.81x = 1,372.47 × 504.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.81x = 692,177.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,177.80/915.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 755.81

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