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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.13, 1,367.01 and 499.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.13, 1,367.01 and 499.74 is: 749.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.13 : 1,367.01 = 499.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.13/1,367.01 = 499.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.13x = 1,367.01 × 499.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.13x = 683,149.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,149.58/911.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.78

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