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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.13, 1,369.16 and 502.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.13, 1,369.16 and 502.17 is: 752.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.13 : 1,369.16 = 502.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.13/1,369.16 = 502.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.13x = 1,369.16 × 502.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.13x = 687,551.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,551.08/913.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.96

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