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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.40, 1,367.31 and 500.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.40, 1,367.31 and 500.34 is: 750.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.40 : 1,367.31 = 500.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.40/1,367.31 = 500.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.40x = 1,367.31 × 500.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.40x = 684,119.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,119.89/911.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.63

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