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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.11, 1,366.02 and 500.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.11, 1,366.02 and 500.44 is: 750.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.11 : 1,366.02 = 500.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.11/1,366.02 = 500.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.11x = 1,366.02 × 500.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.11x = 683,611.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,611.05/911.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.31

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