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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.67, 1,367.56 and 501.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.67, 1,367.56 and 501.78 is: 751.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.67 : 1,367.56 = 501.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.67/1,367.56 = 501.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.67x = 1,367.56 × 501.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.67x = 686,214.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,214.26/913.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751.05

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