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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.25, 1,263.05 and 501.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.25, 1,263.05 and 501.25 is: 691.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.25 : 1,263.05 = 501.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.25/1,263.05 = 501.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.25x = 1,263.05 × 501.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.25x = 633,101.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,101.31/915.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.73

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