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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.16, 1,369.02 and 502.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.16, 1,369.02 and 502.50 is: 753.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.16 : 1,369.02 = 502.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.16/1,369.02 = 502.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.16x = 1,369.02 × 502.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.16x = 687,932.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,932.55/913.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.35

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