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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.50, 1,367.72 and 500.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.50, 1,367.72 and 500.96 is: 751.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.50 : 1,367.72 = 500.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.50/1,367.72 = 500.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.50x = 1,367.72 × 500.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.50x = 685,173.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,173.01/911.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.70

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