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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.71, 1,366.61 and 499.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.71, 1,366.61 and 499.77 is: 749.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.71 : 1,366.61 = 499.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.71/1,366.61 = 499.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.71x = 1,366.61 × 499.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.71x = 682,988.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,988.18/910.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.95

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