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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 912.76, 1,369.78 and 501.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 912.76, 1,369.78 and 501.80 is: 753.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    912.76 : 1,369.78 = 501.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    912.76/1,369.78 = 501.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    912.76x = 1,369.78 × 501.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    912.76x = 687,355.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,355.60/912.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.05

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