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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.10, 1,369.24 and 502.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.10, 1,369.24 and 502.43 is: 753.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.10 : 1,369.24 = 502.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.10/1,369.24 = 502.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.10x = 1,369.24 × 502.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.10x = 687,939.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,939.15/913.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.41

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