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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.34, 1,364.85 and 499.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.34, 1,364.85 and 499.86 is: 748.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.34 : 1,364.85 = 499.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.34/1,364.85 = 499.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.34x = 1,364.85 × 499.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.34x = 682,233.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,233.92/911.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.61

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