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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.06, 1,367.16 and 501.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.06, 1,367.16 and 501.06 is: 751.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.06 : 1,367.16 = 501.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.06/1,367.16 = 501.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.06x = 1,367.16 × 501.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.06x = 685,029.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,029.19/912.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.08

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