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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 916.31, 1,373.22 and 504.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 916.31, 1,373.22 and 504.83 is: 756.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    916.31 : 1,373.22 = 504.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    916.31/1,373.22 = 504.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    916.31x = 1,373.22 × 504.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    916.31x = 693,242.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,242.65/916.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 756.56

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