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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.45, 1,368.83 and 501.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.45, 1,368.83 and 501.78 is: 752.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.45 : 1,368.83 = 501.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.45/1,368.83 = 501.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.45x = 1,368.83 × 501.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.45x = 686,849.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,849.01/912.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.75

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