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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.59, 1,368.05 and 502.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.59, 1,368.05 and 502.28 is: 752.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.59 : 1,368.05 = 502.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.59/1,368.05 = 502.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.59x = 1,368.05 × 502.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.59x = 687,139.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,139.62/913.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.13

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