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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.12, 1,368.44 and 502.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.12, 1,368.44 and 502.46 is: 753.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.12 : 1,368.44 = 502.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.12/1,368.44 = 502.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.12x = 1,368.44 × 502.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.12x = 687,586.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,586.36/913.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.01

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