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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.69, 1,369.93 and 502.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.69, 1,369.93 and 502.72 is: 753.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.69 : 1,369.93 = 502.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.69/1,369.93 = 502.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.69x = 1,369.93 × 502.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.69x = 688,691.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,691.21/913.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.75

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