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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.80, 1,371.10 and 502.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.80, 1,371.10 and 502.44 is: 753.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.80 : 1,371.10 = 502.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.80/1,371.10 = 502.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.80x = 1,371.10 × 502.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.80x = 688,895.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,895.48/913.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 753.88

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