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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.96, 1,262.62 and 500.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.96, 1,262.62 and 500.96 is: 691.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.96 : 1,262.62 = 500.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.96/1,262.62 = 500.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.96x = 1,262.62 × 500.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.96x = 632,522.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,522.12/914.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.31

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