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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913, 1,369.26 and 496.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913, 1,369.26 and 496.12 is: 744.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913 : 1,369.26 = 496.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913/1,369.26 = 496.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913x = 1,369.26 × 496.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913x = 679,317.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,317.27/913
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.05

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