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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 909.75, 1,366.11 and 499.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 909.75, 1,366.11 and 499.80 is: 750.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    909.75 : 1,366.11 = 499.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    909.75/1,366.11 = 499.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    909.75x = 1,366.11 × 499.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    909.75x = 682,781.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,781.78/909.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.52

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