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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.10, 1,367.10 and 500.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.10, 1,367.10 and 500.43 is: 750.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.10 : 1,367.10 = 500.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.10/1,367.10 = 500.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.10x = 1,367.10 × 500.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.10x = 684,137.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,137.85/911.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.89

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