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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.52, 1,368.09 and 501.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.52, 1,368.09 and 501.03 is: 751.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.52 : 1,368.09 = 501.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.52/1,368.09 = 501.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.52x = 1,368.09 × 501.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.52x = 685,454.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,454.13/911.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.99

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