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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.23, 1,368.09 and 502.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.23, 1,368.09 and 502.20 is: 752.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.23 : 1,368.09 = 502.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.23/1,368.09 = 502.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.23x = 1,368.09 × 502.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.23x = 687,054.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,054.80/913.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.33

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