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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.30, 1,369.79 and 502.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.30, 1,369.79 and 502.30 is: 753.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.30 : 1,369.79 = 502.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.30/1,369.79 = 502.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.30x = 1,369.79 × 502.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.30x = 688,045.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,045.52/913.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.36

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