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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.22, 1,363.47 and 500.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.22, 1,363.47 and 500.76 is: 749.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.22 : 1,363.47 = 500.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.22/1,363.47 = 500.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.22x = 1,363.47 × 500.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.22x = 682,771.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,771.24/911.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.29

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