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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.11, 1,367.52 and 501.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.11, 1,367.52 and 501.44 is: 751.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.11 : 1,367.52 = 501.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.11/1,367.52 = 501.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.11x = 1,367.52 × 501.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.11x = 685,729.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,729.23/912.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.81

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