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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.19, 1,365.23 and 500.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.19, 1,365.23 and 500.67 is: 750.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.19 : 1,365.23 = 500.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.19/1,365.23 = 500.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.19x = 1,365.23 × 500.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.19x = 683,529.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,529.70/911.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.15

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