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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.70, 1,369.20 and 502.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.70, 1,369.20 and 502.03 is: 753.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.70 : 1,369.20 = 502.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.70/1,369.20 = 502.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.70x = 1,369.20 × 502.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.70x = 687,379.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,379.48/912.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.13

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