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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.08, 1,369.35 and 502.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.08, 1,369.35 and 502.41 is: 753.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.08 : 1,369.35 = 502.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.08/1,369.35 = 502.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.08x = 1,369.35 × 502.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.08x = 687,975.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,975.13/913.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.47

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