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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 918.65, 1,376.75 and 501.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 918.65, 1,376.75 and 501.11 is: 750.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    918.65 : 1,376.75 = 501.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    918.65/1,376.75 = 501.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    918.65x = 1,376.75 × 501.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    918.65x = 689,896.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,896.31/918.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.99

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