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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.52, 1,366.98 and 501.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.52, 1,366.98 and 501.12 is: 751.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.52 : 1,366.98 = 501.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.52/1,366.98 = 501.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.52x = 1,366.98 × 501.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.52x = 685,021.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,021.02/911.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.52

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