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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.68, 1,369.71 and 502.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.68, 1,369.71 and 502.74 is: 753.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.68 : 1,369.71 = 502.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.68/1,369.71 = 502.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.68x = 1,369.71 × 502.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.68x = 688,608.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,608.01/913.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.66

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