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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.84, 1,368.60 and 502.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.84, 1,368.60 and 502.36 is: 752.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.84 : 1,368.60 = 502.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.84/1,368.60 = 502.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.84x = 1,368.60 × 502.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.84x = 687,529.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,529.90/913.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752.35

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