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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.02, 1,367.94 and 495.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.02, 1,367.94 and 495.68 is: 743.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.02 : 1,367.94 = 495.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.02/1,367.94 = 495.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.02x = 1,367.94 × 495.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.02x = 678,060.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,060.50/912.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.47

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