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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.79, 1,367.15 and 500.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.79, 1,367.15 and 500.82 is: 750.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.79 : 1,367.15 = 500.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.79/1,367.15 = 500.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.79x = 1,367.15 × 500.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.79x = 684,696.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,696.06/911.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.94

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