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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.19, 1,369.78 and 502.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.19, 1,369.78 and 502.11 is: 753.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.19 : 1,369.78 = 502.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.19/1,369.78 = 502.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.19x = 1,369.78 × 502.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.19x = 687,778.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,778.98/913.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.17

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