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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.36, 1,368.33 and 500.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.36, 1,368.33 and 500.79 is: 751.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.36 : 1,368.33 = 500.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.36/1,368.33 = 500.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.36x = 1,368.33 × 500.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.36x = 685,243.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,243.03/911.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.89

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