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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 910.86, 1,366.50 and 499.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 910.86, 1,366.50 and 499.80 is: 749.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    910.86 : 1,366.50 = 499.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    910.86/1,366.50 = 499.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    910.86x = 1,366.50 × 499.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    910.86x = 682,976.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,976.70/910.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.82

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