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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.48, 1,370.32 and 502.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.48, 1,370.32 and 502.40 is: 753.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.48 : 1,370.32 = 502.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.48/1,370.32 = 502.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.48x = 1,370.32 × 502.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.48x = 688,450.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,450.94/913.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.66

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