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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 915.38, 1,263.22 and 501.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 915.38, 1,263.22 and 501.38 is: 691.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    915.38 : 1,263.22 = 501.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    915.38/1,263.22 = 501.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    915.38x = 1,263.22 × 501.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    915.38x = 633,353.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,353.24/915.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.90

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