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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.01, 1,368.62 and 501.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.01, 1,368.62 and 501.26 is: 752.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.01 : 1,368.62 = 501.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.01/1,368.62 = 501.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.01x = 1,368.62 × 501.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.01x = 686,034.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,034.46/912.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.22

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