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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.63, 1,262.18 and 500.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.63, 1,262.18 and 500.63 is: 690.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.63 : 1,262.18 = 500.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.63/1,262.18 = 500.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.63x = 1,262.18 × 500.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.63x = 631,880.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,880.11/914.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.86

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