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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.75, 1,369.13 and 501.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.75, 1,369.13 and 501.81 is: 752.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.75 : 1,369.13 = 501.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.75/1,369.13 = 501.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.75x = 1,369.13 × 501.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.75x = 687,040.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,040.62/912.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.72

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