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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.07, 1,368.26 and 501.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.07, 1,368.26 and 501.40 is: 752.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.07 : 1,368.26 = 501.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.07/1,368.26 = 501.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.07x = 1,368.26 × 501.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.07x = 686,046.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,046.65/912.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.19

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