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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.76, 1,368.28 and 500.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.76, 1,368.28 and 500.80 is: 751.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.76 : 1,368.28 = 500.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.76/1,368.28 = 500.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.76x = 1,368.28 × 500.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.76x = 685,234.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,234.62/911.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.55

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