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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.72, 1,366.08 and 500.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.72, 1,366.08 and 500.08 is: 750.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.72 : 1,366.08 = 500.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.72/1,366.08 = 500.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.72x = 1,366.08 × 500.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.72x = 683,149.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,149.29/910.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.12

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