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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.50, 1,369.54 and 474.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.50, 1,369.54 and 474.02 is: 711.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.50 : 1,369.54 = 474.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.50/1,369.54 = 474.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.50x = 1,369.54 × 474.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.50x = 649,189.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,189.35/912.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 711.44

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