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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.60, 1,370.90 and 502.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.60, 1,370.90 and 502.76 is: 754.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.60 : 1,370.90 = 502.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.60/1,370.90 = 502.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.60x = 1,370.90 × 502.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.60x = 689,233.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,233.68/913.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 754.42

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