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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.51, 1,366.31 and 499.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.51, 1,366.31 and 499.57 is: 749.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.51 : 1,366.31 = 499.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.51/1,366.31 = 499.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.51x = 1,366.31 × 499.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.51x = 682,567.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,567.49/910.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.65

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