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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.69, 1,365.99 and 501.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.69, 1,365.99 and 501.17 is: 750.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.69 : 1,365.99 = 501.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.69/1,365.99 = 501.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.69x = 1,365.99 × 501.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.69x = 684,586.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,586.38/911.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.90

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