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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.13, 1,367.66 and 501.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.13, 1,367.66 and 501.17 is: 751.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.13 : 1,367.66 = 501.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.13/1,367.66 = 501.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.13x = 1,367.66 × 501.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.13x = 685,424.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,424.58/912.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.46

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