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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.88, 1,262.53 and 500.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.88, 1,262.53 and 500.88 is: 691.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.88 : 1,262.53 = 500.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.88/1,262.53 = 500.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.88x = 1,262.53 × 500.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.88x = 632,376.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,376.03/914.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.21

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