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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.04, 1,262.72 and 501.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.04, 1,262.72 and 501.04 is: 691.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.04 : 1,262.72 = 501.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.04/1,262.72 = 501.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.04x = 1,262.72 × 501.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.04x = 632,673.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,673.23/915.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.42

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