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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.02, 1,369.44 and 496.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.02, 1,369.44 and 496.68 is: 744.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.02 : 1,369.44 = 496.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.02/1,369.44 = 496.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.02x = 1,369.44 × 496.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.02x = 680,173.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,173.46/913.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.97

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