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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.60, 1,369.40 and 501.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.60, 1,369.40 and 501.76 is: 752.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.60 : 1,369.40 = 501.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.60/1,369.40 = 501.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.60x = 1,369.40 × 501.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.60x = 687,110.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,110.14/912.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.91

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