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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.83, 1,373.89 and 505.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.83, 1,373.89 and 505.16 is: 757.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.83 : 1,373.89 = 505.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.83/1,373.89 = 505.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.83x = 1,373.89 × 505.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.83x = 694,034.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,034.27/915.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.82

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