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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915, 1,262.70 and 501

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915, 1,262.70 and 501 is: 691.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915 : 1,262.70 = 501 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915/1,262.70 = 501/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915x = 1,262.70 × 501
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915x = 632,612.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,612.70/915
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.38

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