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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.91, 1,373.56 and 505.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.91, 1,373.56 and 505.24 is: 757.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.91 : 1,373.56 = 505.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.91/1,373.56 = 505.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.91x = 1,373.56 × 505.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.91x = 693,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,972.76/915.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757.69

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