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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.52, 1,370.19 and 497.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.52, 1,370.19 and 497.18 is: 745.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.52 : 1,370.19 = 497.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.52/1,370.19 = 497.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.52x = 1,370.19 × 497.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.52x = 681,231.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,231.06/913.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.72

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