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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.61, 1,366.77 and 500.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.61, 1,366.77 and 500.94 is: 751.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.61 : 1,366.77 = 500.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.61/1,366.77 = 500.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.61x = 1,366.77 × 500.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.61x = 684,669.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,669.76/911.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.06

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